Elspeth
Meaning of Elspeth
Elspeth is a charming female name with Scottish origins. In Scottish English, it is pronounced as ELS-peth (/ˈɛlspɛθ/). It is also spelled as Elsbeth. Elspeth has a rich history and is associated with strong and independent women. While not among the most popular names in the United States, it has been steadily used over the years. In recent times, it has ranked around 6000-8000 in terms of occurrence, with around 10-25 newborns named Elspeth each year. If you're looking for a unique and distinctive name with Scottish roots, Elspeth could be an excellent choice for your little girl.
Pronunciation
Scottish English
- Pronunced as ELS-peth (/ˈɛlspɛθ/)
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Notable People Named Elspeth
| Elspeth Thexton Eric was an American actress known for her roles as the other woman in old-time radio soaps and serials. |
| Elspeth Joscelin Huxley CBE was a prolific English writer, journalist, and environmentalist known for her books based on her childhood in British Kenya. |
| Elspeth Champcommunal was a pioneering British fashion designer and the first editor of Vogue in Britain, known for her influential work in Paris and as the chief designer of Worth London. |
| Elspeth Beard is a pioneering architect and motorcyclist, known for being one of the first English women to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle and for her award-winning architectural work. |
| Elspeth Ballantyne is an Australian retired actress with a nearly 60-year career in theatre, television, and film, known for her iconic role in "Prisoner." |
| Elspeth Probyn is an Australian academic and professor of gender and cultural studies at the University of Sydney, as well as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. |
| Elspeth Somerville Sandys is a renowned New Zealand author and scriptwriter. |
| Elspeth Howe - Elspeth Rosamund Morton Howe, Baroness Howe of Idlicote, was a prominent British life peer and crossbench member of the House of Lords, known for her extensive service in public life and her familial connection to Queen Camilla. |
| Elspeth Candlish Green was a brave NCO and officer in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) who served as a plotter during the Battle of Britain, winning the Military Medal for her bravery at Biggin Hill. |
| Elspeth Rostow served as the Dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin from 1977 to 1983. |
| Elspeth Gibson is a British fashion designer known for her feminine style, characterized by lace, beading, and embroidery, with clients including Madonna, Cate Blanchett, and Queen Rania of Jordan. |
| Elspeth Barker was a Scottish novelist and journalist. |
| Elspeth MacGregor Cameron is a Canadian writer known for her biographies of Canadian literary figures and her memoir "No Previous Experience," as well as a volume of poetry. |
| Elspeth Thompson was a British author and journalist known for her insightful writing on gardening and lifestyle topics. |
| Elspeth C Ferguson is a former female swimmer who represented England in international competitions. |
