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Elise
Meaning: my God is an oath (from Elisabeth) · Origin: French · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A French short form of Élisabeth. Beethoven's piano piece 'Für Elise' made it famous.
Nicknames
Ellie, Lise
Variants & related names
Elyse, Elisa, Liese
Elise name art
A free preview of a printable “Elise” poster with its meaning — great for a nursery, a birthday or a gift.
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FAQ
What does the name Elise mean?
Elise means “my God is an oath (from Elisabeth)”. It comes from French.
Is Elise a popular name?
Yes — Elise has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Elise?
Ellie, Lise.
What are other forms of Elise?
Elyse, Elisa, Liese.
Similar names
Charlotte · Isabelle · Esme · Eloise · Allison · Magnolia
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.