Girl name · Hebrew
Elspeth
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: God is my oathElspeth is a girl's name that comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". It is used in Scottish.
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- ELS-peth (Scottish Gaelic)
Meaning and origin of Elspeth
As a girl's name, Elspeth comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". It is used in Scottish.
In Scottish Gaelic, say ELS-peth. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Elspeth on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Elspeth on 3 lists.
“The Scottish form of Elizabeth, prim and proper”
From Highland cattle names, scottish cow names for girls
“Scottish form of Elizabeth: God is my oath. Say ELS-peth.”
From Scottish girl names, scots and anglicized Scottish girl names
“Scottish form of Elizabeth, meaning my God is an oath”
From Witch names, witchy names for girls
How popular is Elspeth?
- US rank in 2025
- #7,600
- 14 babies, 9 per million girls
- Best rank
- #2,438 in 1984
- 39 babies that year
- Babies since 1914
- At least 919
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 2 per million |
| 1920s | 2 per million |
| 1930s | 2 per million |
| 1940s | 2 per million |
| 1950s | 2 per million |
| 1960s | 1 per million |
| 1970s | 2 per million |
| 1980s | 14 per million |
| 1990s | 6 per million |
| 2000s | 7 per million |
| 2010s | 9 per million |
| 2020s | 11 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,496 | #5,897 | #6,605 | #6,801 | #5,207 | #6,779 | #6,805 | #8,183 | #6,239 | #7,600 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Elspeth
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- BeasagGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BeileagGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BessieGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BethanGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BettieGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BettyGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ChavelaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EalasaidGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EilísGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EilishGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElikapekaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElisaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
Names spelled like Elspeth
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- ElspetGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- EliseGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- LisaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElsaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- IsabelGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- IsabellaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElisabethGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElishebaMy God is an oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElizabethGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElsieGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElskeGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
Middle names for Elspeth
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Hebrew
- AnnaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- EvaLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- MiriamForm of Mary, meaning uncertain; perhaps Egyptian beloved (Hebrew, girl)
- SarahPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
- AnneFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- DanielaGod is my judge (Hebrew, girl)
- HannahFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- JudithWoman of judea (Hebrew, girl)
- LiaItalian, Portuguese and Greek form of Leah (Hebrew, girl)
- SaraPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
Elspeth: common questions
What does the name Elspeth mean?
Elspeth comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath".
Is Elspeth a boy or girl name?
Elspeth is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Elspeth come from?
Elspeth comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". Today it is used in Scottish.
How do you pronounce Elspeth?
In Scottish Gaelic, say ELS-peth. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Elspeth?
Elspeth ranked #7,600 in the US in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Elspeth?
Forms of Elspeth with the same meaning and origin include Beasag (Scottish), Beileag (Scottish), Bessie (English), Bethan (Welsh) and Bettie (English).
What middle names go with Elspeth?
Middle names that flow well with Elspeth include Amber, Daisy, Dawn, Holly and Jane. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.