Eloise
Eloise is a girl name of French / Germanic origin meaning “Healthy, wide”, pronounced EL-oh-eez. It ranked #49 in the United States in 2025, given to 4,251 babies, and peaked at #49 in 2025. Common nicknames: Ellie, Lo, Lou.
How popular is Eloise in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Eloise mean, and where does it come from?
Eloise is the French form of the name Héloïse, which is believed to derive from the Old Germanic name Helewidis, composed of "heil" (healthy) and "wid" (wide). The name is famously associated with Héloïse d'Argenteuil, the brilliant 12th-century scholar and abbess whose passionate love affair with the philosopher Peter Abelard became one of the most celebrated romances in Western literature. In popular culture, the name was popularized by Kay Thompson's 1955 children's book Eloise, about a precocious girl living at the Plaza Hotel in New York. The name has enjoyed a strong resurgence in the 21st century.
How is Eloise used around the world?
Eloise is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 8+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Eloise?
Famous People Named Eloise
- Héloïse d'Argenteuil — medieval French scholar and abbess
- Eloise Mumford — American actress
- Eloisa James — American romance novelist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Eloise mean?
Eloise is a girl name of French / Germanic origin meaning "Healthy, wide." Eloise is the French form of the name Héloïse, which is believed to derive from the Old Germanic name Helewidis, composed of "heil" (healthy) and "wid" (wide). The name is famously associated with Héloïse d'Argenteuil, the brilliant 12th-century scholar and abbess whose passionate love affair with the philosopher Peter Abelard became one of the most celebrated romances in Western literature.
How do you pronounce Eloise?
Eloise is pronounced EL-oh-eez. Common variations include Héloïse, Eloisa, Heloise.
Is Eloise a girl name?
Yes, Eloise is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ellie, Lo, Lou, Lolly.