📖 About Else
A Scandinavian and German short form of Elisabeth ('my God is an oath'), widely used in the early 20th century and now valued as a refined vintage name.
📍 Details
- OriginNorse, Scandinavian
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningVariant of Elsa. God is my oath
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- Else Lasker-Schüler — German-Jewish poet and playwright, one of the most important voices of German Expressionism.
- Else Ury — German novelist best known for the classic children's series 'Nesthäkchen.'
- Else Holmelund Minarik — American author of the beloved 'Little Bear' children's books.
- Else Marie Pade — Danish composer and pioneer of electronic music in Scandinavia.