How to say it
EL · oh · eez
ˈɛl.oʊ.iz
Feminine
Eloise
Healthy, hardy
What it means
French form of the Germanic Helewise, where helan or hail (healthy, whole) meets wid (wide). A name that says strong and steady.
The medieval Héloïse (1101 to 1164) was the brilliant student-then-wife of the philosopher Peter Abelard, and their tragic correspondence made her a literary figure for nearly a thousand years. Kay Thompson's Eloise children's books (starting 1955) gave the name a modern American character: a precocious six-year-old who lives in the Plaza Hotel. The English Eloise sits at the friendlier end of French imports, climbing steadily into the US top two hundred for girls. Common short forms are Ellie, Lou, and Lulu.
How to spell Eloise
The standard spelling is Eloise. Common variants include Heloise, Eloisa, Héloïse, Louise, but Eloise is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #49 in 2025, currently #49 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
Three syllables, eh-loh-EEZ, with the stress on the last. Not eh-LOYZ and not EH-loh-eez.
- Pop culture
Kay Thompson's Eloise at the Plaza books are the strongest US association, which gives the name a charmingly chaotic six-year-old energy.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Eloise at the Plaza Kay Thompson's six-year-old character living at the Plaza Hotel, 1955
Spelling variants
- Heloise
- Eloisa
- Héloïse
- Louise
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Common questions
- What does the name Eloise mean?
- French form of the Germanic Helewise, where helan or hail (healthy, whole) meets wid (wide). A name that says strong and steady.
- What does Eloise mean in French?
- In French, Eloise means "Healthy, hardy." The medieval Héloïse (1101 to 1164) was the brilliant student-then-wife of the philosopher Peter Abelard, and their tragic correspondence made her a literary figure for nearly a thousand years. Kay Thompson's Eloise children's books (starting 1955) gave the name a modern American character: a precocious six-year-old who lives in the Plaza Hotel. The English Eloise sits at the friendlier end of French imports, climbing steadily into the US top two hundred for girls. Common short forms are Ellie, Lou, and Lulu.
- How do you pronounce Eloise?
- Eloise is pronounced ˈɛl.oʊ.iz. Say it as EL-oh-eez, with the stress on the "el" syllable.
- How do you spell Eloise?
- The standard spelling is Eloise. Common spelling variants include Heloise, Eloisa, Héloïse, Louise.
- Is Eloise a boy or girl name?
- Eloise is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Eloise?
- Eloise ranked #49 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.