Elouise
Elouise is a girl name of French origin meaning “Healthy, wide”, pronounced EL-oo-eez. It ranked #788 in the United States in 2025, given to 344 babies, and peaked at #421 in 1933. Common nicknames: Ellie, Lou, Weezy.
How popular is Elouise 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 Elouise mean, and where does it come from?
Elouise is a spelling of Eloise, the English form of the French Héloïse, which descends from a Germanic name built on hail, "healthy," and wid, "wide" — though everyone who meets the name meets Héloïse of the twelfth century first, the scholar whose letters to Abelard are still read. Kay Thompson's Eloise, the six-year-old resident of the Plaza Hotel, supplied the modern American picture. The Elouise spelling has been in the records since 1889 and is rising fast, one of the many long-vowelled Victorian names now coming back in force.
How is Elouise used around the world?
Elouise is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Elouise?
Famous People Named Elouise
- Héloïse — twelfth-century French scholar and abbess, correspondent of Peter Abelard
- Eloise Mumford — American actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Elouise mean?
Elouise is a girl name of French origin meaning "Healthy, wide." Elouise is a spelling of Eloise, the English form of the French Héloïse, which descends from a Germanic name built on hail, "healthy," and wid, "wide" — though everyone who meets the name meets Héloïse of the twelfth century first, the scholar whose letters to Abelard are still read. Kay Thompson's Eloise, the six-year-old resident of the Plaza Hotel, supplied the modern American picture.
How do you pronounce Elouise?
Elouise is pronounced EL-oo-eez. Common variations include Eloise, Héloïse, Elouisa.
Is Elouise a girl name?
Yes, Elouise is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ellie, Lou, Weezy, Elle.