Else

Meaning

Its source is Elisheva, a Hebrew name meaning "God's promise."

Background story

Other suggested meanings still relate to the fulfillment of a promise. They include ''God's satisfaction'' and ''God's perfection.''

Until the 16th-century reign of England's Queen Elizabeth I, this name was most commonly spelled with an ''s'' in the middle. Such was the popularity of Good Queen Bess that her spelling has reigned supreme ever since.

Speaking of Bess, this name is the Mother of All Nicknames, Spellings and Alternate Forms. We've counted close to 70 so far, and we are still looking!

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Statistics for the name Else (female)

• In Denmark in 2007, the girl name Else was ranked as number 13 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2001, the girl name Else was ranked as number 11 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2003, the girl name Else was ranked as number 12 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2004, the girl name Else was ranked as number 12 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2005, the girl name Else was ranked as number 12 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2006, the girl name Else was ranked as number 12 on the most popular name in the entire population