Meaning: My God is an oath, through Elizabeth
The story
Elspeth is the Scottish form of Elizabeth. It preserves a distinct regional shape within the wider Hebrew-derived Elizabeth family.
Nicknames
- Elsie
- Beth
- Ellie
Spellings & variants
- Elizabeth
- Ealasaid
- Elspet
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Elspeth comes from Scottish.
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Twin, through Thomas
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Possibly white ring
Gwyneth
Probably from Gwynedd; meaning uncertain
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