ELSIE

Pronunciation: The name Elsie is commonly pronounced as “EL-see”.
Popularity: Fairly popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in the UK.
Associated Color: Soft Lavender
Historical Figures:

• Alice (Elsie) Marley – British landlady known for her bustling nature and the popular song, and nursery rhyme Elsie Marley’s Grown So Fine, composed about her life, inspired by her story.
• Elsie Inglis (1864–1917) – A Scottish doctor and suffragist, known for founding the Scottish Women’s Hospitals during World War I.
• Elsie Janis (1889–1956) – An American singer, actress, and screenwriter, prominent during World War I for entertaining troops overseas.

Famous People:

• Elsie Fisher (born 2003) – An American actress known for her role in the critically acclaimed film Eighth Grade.
• Elsie Hewitt (born 1996) – A British-American model and actress featured in various television projects and publications.

Fictional Characters:

• Elsie Hughes – A character from the television series Westworld, portrayed as a programmer with deep curiosity and empathy.
• Elsie the Cow – A cartoon mascot developed in the 1930s for Borden Dairy Company, symbolizing wholesomeness and cheer.

Nicknames and Diminutives: El, Ellie, Essie
Variations and Alternates: Elsy, Elsi, Elsee, Elcie, Elsje (Dutch variant)