Elsa
Meaning
Noble
Origin
German
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlsə/
Traits associated with the name Elsa:
Dogs named Elsa tend to be loving, loyal, affectionate, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Elsa?
It suggests that you have an appreciation for strong female characters and may have a fondness for the Disney movie Frozen.
Is Elsa a good dog name?
Elsa has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Elsa isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Naming your dog Elsa is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Elsa was, in the past month, the 987th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Elsa is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Elsa was viewed 57 times, and liked 4 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Elsa's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Elsa is most adored in Louisiana, South Dakota and Kentucky.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Indiana, South Carolina and Colorado.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Elsa.
Most popular breeds named Elsa:
- German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever
- Rottweiler
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Border Collie
Elsa is found in these categories:
cute
Disney's ice queen lends a playful, endearing charm to canine companions.
disney
She's named after a beloved, ice-wielding animated queen.
scandinavian
Derived from Elisabeth, a common name in Scandinavian countries.
british
Popularized in UK through Disney's Frozen, not traditionally British.
winter
She's named after a character from Frozen, a movie set in a snowy landscape.
posh
Royalty-inspired, this moniker hails from Disney's ice queen in Frozen.
old-fashioned
Disney's ice queen shares her moniker with vintage canine companions.
german
Derived from Elisabeth, a common name in German culture.
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