The nameEloise
Eloise is a girl's name linked to Héloïse, of Germanic origin. Graceful and literary, it has been rising in Britain and the United States.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Eloise comes from the French Héloïse, probably from the Germanic Helewidis, made of heil, "healthy, whole", and wid, "wide". Its meaning is discussed.
Origin
Germanic, through French. Héloïse, a 12th century scholar, is famous for her love story and letters with the philosopher Abelard.
History
Kay Thompson's children's books about Eloise, a little girl living at the Plaza Hotel in New York (from 1955), made it popular in America. It is in the top 70 in the United States and the top 90 in England and Wales.
Eloise in other languages
Éloïse is the French form of Eloise. It is Eloísa in Spanish and Eloisa in Italian. The spelling Héloïse recalls Abelard's beloved in the 12th century.
Nicknames for Eloise
The most common nicknames for Eloise: Ellie and Lou.
Famous people named Eloise
- Héloïse, abbess and scholar
- Eloise, heroine of Kay Thompson
- Eloise Bridgerton, Bridgerton character
Popularity of the name Eloise
Eloise in the United States
Eloise was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 13,771 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Eloise. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Eloise in the United States were born before 1948, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 2,754 births a year on average, against 1,621 in the five years before.
Eloise in the United Kingdom
Eloise was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 5,556 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Eloise. Half of all babies named Eloise in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 565 births a year on average, against 480 in the five years before.
Eloise in France
Eloise in Belgium
Eloise in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Eloise
Names from the same generation as Eloise, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eloise mean?
Eloise comes from the French Héloïse, probably from the Germanic Helewidis, made of heil, "healthy, whole", and wid, "wide". Its meaning is discussed.
What is the origin of the name Eloise?
Germanic, through French. Héloïse, a 12th century scholar, is famous for her love story and letters with the philosopher Abelard.
Is Eloise a girl's or a boy's name?
Eloise is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Eloise?
In 2024, Eloise was the 64th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 3,430 births.
What are the variants of the name Eloise?
Variants and related names of Eloise include Héloïse.
What are good sibling names for Eloise?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Isla, Mabel, Millie and Ada for a sister, Otto, Adriel, Waylon and August for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Eloise?
The most common nicknames for Eloise are Ellie and Lou.
Who are famous people named Eloise?
Héloïse, abbess and scholar; Eloise, heroine of Kay Thompson; Eloise Bridgerton, Bridgerton character.