Elsa Meaning and Origin

The name Elsa is a girl’s name meaning “pledged to god” and is of Swedish origin. The name Elsa is a short form of the Hebrew name Elizabeth, like other pet names of Elisabeth, Elsa became a name in its own right. It was first recorded in Sweden in the 15th century and came into general use in Scandiana after the 19th century. After the release of Disneys 2013 Frozen, the number of babies named Elsa doubled in 2014 compared to 2013 in the US. The name Elsa was #787 in popularity in 2019. Elsa pairs well with the middle name Caroline. Similar names to consider are Ella, Serenella, Zoella, Delsa, Ailsa, Isla
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