Gender: Female
Origin: Scottish, Hebrew
Meaning: Scottish name meaning "God is my oath" or "pledged to God."
Pronunciation: ELS-peth, /ˈɛlspɛθ/, EH L S AH TH
Popularity Rank: #49,732
Derived from the Scottish form of the name Elizabeth, Elspeth means "God is my oath" or "pledged to God." It is a traditional and elegant name with a strong religious significance.
The name Elspeth is of Scottish, Hebrew origin and means Scottish name meaning "God is my oath" or "pledged to God.", God of Plenty, Form of Elizabeth, Consecrated to God, My God is Abundance. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Elspeth is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 28 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ELS-peth
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛlspɛθ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH L S AH TH
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
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At NamesLook, the name Elspeth is recorded 607 times globally, ranking it as the 49,732th most common name worldwide.
Elspeth is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 425 occurrences, making it the 2,099th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Elspeth is found among 1 in every 1290 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #2,099 | 1 : 1,290 |
| United States of America | #27,095 | 1 : 34,134 |
| South Africa | #27,501 | 1 : 78,163 |
| Canada | #9,947 | 1 : 12,373 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Elspeth from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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