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Eloise

Eloise is a female given name, the English version of the French name Éloïse or Héloïse. It is of uncertain meaning but may be derived from the Old German name Helewidis, which meant "healthy" and "wide". The name has increased in usage and ranked among the 100 most popular names for newborn girls in the United States in 2022. A Portuguese form of the name is Heloísa, which is currently among the most popular names for girls in Brazil. Heloisa is used in the Czech, German, and Slovak languages. The Italian version of the name is Eloisa and the Spanish version of the name is Eloísa.

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Meaning

Eloise is a female given name, the English version of the French name Éloïse or Héloïse. It is of u

Snapshot

A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.

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U.S. Data (2000-2023)

Explore how the popularity of Eloise has changed over the last two decades.

Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Eloise is the English form of the French name Héloïse, which has Germanic roots. It gained prominence through the tragic love story of Héloïse d'Argenteuil and Peter Abelard in the 12th century, making it a name associated with intellect and passion. The name has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Famous Namesakes

Eloise Mumford, Eloise Laws, Eloise Greenfield, Eloise Cobell

Nicknames & Variations

Ellie, Ebbie, Lo, Loulou

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