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Name Origin

Else is a Scandinavian given name, primarily used in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It's a short form of Elisabeth or Elspeth, meaning 'My God is abundance' or 'My God is oath'.

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Famous People

Else Lasker-Schüler (1869-1945)

Poet and playwright

  • Won the Kleist Prize for her poetry
  • Considered one of the most important German-Jewish poets of the 20th century

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Linden

Linden is a nature-based name, offering a softer contrast to the more structured feel of 'Else'.

Anya

Anya has a similar ethereal and slightly unconventional quality to 'Else', making them sound like siblings from a fantasy world.