Elsa

/ˈɛlsə/ noun

Definition

A female given name of Germanic origin, popularized in recent decades by the Disney character from 'Frozen.'

Etymology

From Germanic roots meaning 'noble' or 'noble kind,' Elsa developed as a Scandinavian diminutive of Elisabeth. It became particularly famous in English-speaking countries after the 2013 film 'Frozen.'

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'Let It Go' single-handedly made Elsa one of the most popular baby names of the 2010s—showing how movies can shift naming trends in real time across millions of families.

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