Elle

The girl's name Elle is a modern English diminutive of names that begin with the element 'El-'. In particular, Eleonore, but also Elisabeth.

What does the name Elle mean?

The girl's name Elle is a modern English diminutive of names that begin with the element 'El-'. In particular, Eleonore, but also Elisabeth. Eleonore traces back to Aliénor of Aquitaine, a significant queen of France and England in the Middle Ages. Its origin remains unclear to this day. A comprehensive explanation of the possible derivations can be found on the name page of Alienor. The name means 'the other Aenor' or 'the foreigner', derived either from the Germanic element alja or the Latin term ali. Both expressions translate to 'other' or 'foreign'. The second element was Aenor, a previously unknown Germanic name. This combination was chosen earlier to distinguish her from her mother, who was also named Aenor. Furthermore, Elle is associated with the Arabic name Aḷḷāhu nūrī (أَلْلّٰهُ نُورِي), which translates to 'God is my light'. Since the 19th century, there has also been a connection to the ancient Greek word éleos (ἔλεος), which stands for 'mercy', 'compassion', and 'kindness'. Name researchers interpret the name in this context as meaning 'the merciful one'. Additionally, Elle is also a diminutive variant of Helene ('the shining one', 'the beautiful one', 'the radiant one'), although this connection is considered rather unlikely in name research. Elisabeth is viewed as the biblical form of the ancient Hebrew name Elisheva or Elischeba. Translated into German, it means 'God is abundance' and 'God swears'. Its origin lies in ancient Hebrew, derived from the original word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the two elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'swear', or 'seven' (the number of abundance). Elle is also considered a Frisian diminutive of names formed with the initial syllables 'Adel-' or 'Edel-', including Adelheid or Edeltraud. The name means 'she' in French, making it the feminine singular third person and thus very feminine. Other variants include Ella, Elly, Ellie, and Elli.

Where does the name Elle come from?

Etymology Elle is a feminine first name of ancient Germanic and ancient Hebrew origin, meaning 'the foreigner' or 'God is abundance'. Old French Ancient Germanic Ancient Hebrew Provençal

How do you pronounce Elle?

Sound & pronunciation of Elle: Elle is monosyllabic and has a reduced sound. It is usually pronounced as 'El' [ɛl] or softly in French [ɛl], with the open E sound at its center. The double L visually enhances the softness, while the name phonetically fades quietly. Elle thus appears minimalist, elegant, and clear - short, soft, and present.

When is the name day of Elle?

The name day for Elle is February 11 and June 25.

Popularity

Elle is a rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 1,286th. In the last ten years, Elle has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,573rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,996th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ell / Elly

Famous people

• Elle Alexander (American actress)
• Elle Bishop (character in the television series Heroes)
• Elle Dawe (actress from Australia)
• Elle Downs (Canadian actress)
• Elle Evans (model from America)
• Elle Fanning (actress)
• Elle Greenaway (character from 'Criminal Minds')
• Elle Kennedy (Canadian author)
• Elle King (American musician)
• Elle Klarskov Jorgensen (sculptor from Denmark)
• Elle Lively McBroom (YouTuber from the USA)
• Elle Logan (rower from America)
• Elle Macpherson (model, actress)
• Elle Madison (American singer)
• Elle McLemore (American actress)
• Elle Mehrmand (musician from the USA)
• Elle Nicolai (French artist)
• Elle Schneider (film director from the USA)
• Elle Tanz (actress)
• Madison Elle Beer (singer)