The nameElise
Elise is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, a short form of Elisabeth. Elegant and musical, it is popular in Britain and Scandinavia.
- Girl's name
- French and German
- Feast day
Meaning
Elise is a short form of Elisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God's promise".
Origin
French and German. Beethoven's piano piece Für Elise is one of the most famous melodies in the world.
History
Elise reached the top 100 in England and Wales and is popular in Norway and the Netherlands.
Elise in other languages
Élise is the French spelling of Elise, used in German, Dutch and the Nordic countries. It is Elisa in Italian and Spanish, and Eliza in English and Polish. It began as a short form of Elizabeth.
Did you know?
- Beethoven's Für Elise was only published in 1867, forty years after his death, and nobody knows for sure who Elise was.
Famous people named Elise
- Elise Stefanik, politician
- Elise Christie, speed skater
- Für Elise, piece by Beethoven
Popularity of the name Elise
Elise in the United States
Elise was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 18,258 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Elise. Its rise began around 1917, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Elise in the United States were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,246 births a year on average, against 1,724 in the five years before.
Elise in the United Kingdom
Elise was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 4,856 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Elise. Half of all babies named Elise in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 160 births a year on average, against 278 in the five years before.
Elise in Ireland
Elise in France
Elise in Belgium
Elise in Switzerland
Elise in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Elise
Names from the same generation as Elise, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elise mean?
Elise is a short form of Elisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God's promise".
What is the origin of the name Elise?
French and German. Beethoven's piano piece Für Elise is one of the most famous melodies in the world.
Is Elise a girl's or a boy's name?
Elise is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Elise?
In 2024, Elise was the 252nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,266 births.
What are the variants of the name Elise?
Variants and related names of Elise include Elisabeth.
What are good sibling names for Elise?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aliyah, Isabelle, Juliana and Reagan for a sister, Noel, Simon, Abraham and Ali for a brother.
Who are famous people named Elise?
Elise Stefanik, politician; Elise Christie, speed skater; Für Elise, piece by Beethoven.