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Elle

Meaning: she · Origin: French · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

French for 'she', and a short form of Eleanor, Ellen and Gabrielle.

Famous people named Elle

Elle Fanning (actor)
Elle Macpherson (model)

Nicknames

Ellie

Variants & related names

Ella, El

Elle name art

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FAQ

What does the name Elle mean?

Elle means “she”. It comes from French.

Is Elle a popular name?

Yes — Elle 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 Elle?

Ellie.

What are other forms of Elle?

Ella, El.

Similar names

Esme · Eloise · Allison · Elise · Magnolia · Elodie

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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.