Elsie Singmaster Lewars was an American author from Macungie, Pennsylvania who has been described as "perhaps Macungie's most famous citizen". She was a Newbery Medal recipient in 1934.

Elsie Spicer Eells was an American researcher of folklore with Iberian roots and a writer who traveled in the early years of the twentieth century across the Atlantic basin. She is noted for the publication of several collections of short stories and legends based on the oral tradition of various regions she visited, including Brazil and the Azores.

Elspeth Joscelin Huxley CBE was an English writer, journalist, broadcaster, magistrate, environmentalist, farmer, and government adviser. She wrote over 40 books, including her best-known lyrical books, The Flame Trees of Thika and The Mottled Lizard, based on her youth in a coffee farm in British Kenya. Her husband, Gervas Huxley, was a grandson of Thomas Henry Huxley and a cousin of Aldous Huxley.

Elspeth Somerville Sandys is a New Zealand author and script writer.

Elspeth Thompson was a British author and journalist.

Helen Ricker Beebe was an American romance novelist who published under the name Elswyth Thane.

Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, pianist and composer. Acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s and for his lasting impact on the music industry, his music and showmanship have had a significant impact on popular music. His songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history.

Elvi Aulikki Sinervo was a Finnish writer, poet, and translator. She was the recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1980. She married member of parliament Mauri Ryömä (1911–58). Their daughter is translator Liisa Ryömä.

Elvira Abramovna Galkina also known as Elya Galkina is a Kildin Sámi poet, author, and musician.

Elvira Hernández is a Chilean poet, essayist, and literary critic.