Elsie-Mae
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Elsie-Mae: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2018.
Elsie-Mae is a charming modern double-barrelled name combining two well-loved classics. Elsie originated as a Scottish and English diminutive of Elizabeth, which itself comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." Mae is a variant of May, derived from the month or from the name of the Roman goddess Maia, symbolising growth and spring. A famous bearer of the first half is Elsie Inglis, the pioneering Scottish doctor and suffragist who founded the Scottish Women's Hospitals during World War I. The name Mae is famously associated with the American actress Mae West, known for her wit and screen presence. While no specific place is directly named after this compound name, the root Elizabeth has inspired countless towns and streets worldwide. Elsie-Mae has a sweet, vintage feel that has grown popular in modern Scotland, often chosen for its lyrical, double-barrelled charm.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20183 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7653 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y