Elspeth

Elspeth or (rarely) Elspet is a feminine given name. It is the Scottish form of Elizabeth. It means 'chosen by God' or 'consecrated by God'.

Notable people with that name include:

  • Elspeth Attwooll
  • Elspeth Barker
  • Elspeth Ballantyne
  • Elspeth Gwendolen Black
  • Elspeth Buchan
  • Elspeth Cameron
  • Elspeth Campbell
  • Elspeth Gibson
  • Elspet Gray
  • Elspeth Henderson
  • Elspeth Howe, Baroness Howe of Idlicote
  • Elspeth Huxley
  • Elspeth Kennedy
  • Elspeth Lodge
  • Elspeth March
  • Elspeth Probyn
  • Elspeth Rostow
  • Elspeth Shaw
  • Elspeth Wood

In Music

  • Elspeth (band), an Irish rock band

In literature:

  • Elspeth Gordie: Obernewtyn Chronicles by Isobelle Carmody
  • Elspeth McGillicuddy: 4.50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie
  • Herald-Princess Elspeth: Mage Winds by Mercedes Lackey