Elsa
Origin of the name Elsa:
Originally a pet form of Elizabeth, Elsa is now in common use as an independent given name and was popularized as the name of the affectionate lioness in the book and film Born Free.
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I named my baby girl Elsa, and while many people are very complimentary of the name (usually old ladies who recognise the name and new parents who think I made it up), others find the name hard to say and remember. I am completely happy with the name however, my little Elsa will own it just like she owns her Mummy and Daddy!
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Elsie, Ellie, Elly
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Elsa Garcia, singer and Tejano music producer
Elsa Peretti, jewelry designer with a well-received line sold by Tiffany & Co.
Elsa Pataky, Spanish actress who made her American film debut in Snakes in a Plane.- Elsa in song, story & screen: | Edit
Dr. Elsa Schneider, baddie in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Elsa the lioness, Born Free.
Elsa is a main character in the book "The Captain's Bride" by Lisa Tawn Bergren.
NameVoyager US Popularity of Elsa Over Time
NameMapper Current Popularity of Elsa by State
Global Popularity of the Name Elsa
- #5 in Sweden
- #75 in Spain
- #87 in Iceland
- #146 in Canada (Quebec)
- #356 in Canada (Alberta)
- #362 in Norway
- #724 in United States
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