Elsie
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins on June 8, 1951, to homemaker Elsie and coal miner Glyndwr, and was one of seven children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Other names making up the top ten for girls include Isla in fourth, followed by Florence, Freya, Poppy, Elsie, Ivy and new entry Isabella.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
For her book club on “Flawless” by Elsie Silver, Goldsmith planned a cowboy picnic in Franklin Canyon, complete with her mother’s vintage Chevy pickup truck for photo ops.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
"Elsie made going into work a true joy, in fact, it was more like playtime, and our time together, something to truly treasure."
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
“That was close,” says Elsie in the dark.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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