The first time I heard this name, it was in Dragonslayer, and it belonged to the princess who sacrificed herself. Ever since I fist saw the movie, I've thought Elspeth was a beautiful name.
― Anonymous User 4/10/2008
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In a film version of 'Snow White', the wicked stepmother is called 'Queen Elspeth' and is played by Miranda Richardson.
A famous bearer is Elspeth McGillicuddy from Agatha Christie's novel '4:50 From Paddington', alternately titled 'What Mrs. McGillicuddy Saw!'. I think it's a lovely name.