Elise
GirlHebrew · English: /ɪˈliːs/ (ih-LEESS); German: /eˈliːzə/; French Élise: /e.liz/.
Elise keeps the connection to Elizabeth in a lighter, more compact form, with a different rhythm in English, German and French.
Origin
Hebrew
Pronunciation
English: /ɪˈliːs/ (ih-LEESS); German: /eˈliːzə/; French Élise: /e.liz/.
“My God is an oath,” inherited from Elizabeth.
Elise is a feminine short form of Elisabeth or Elizabeth. Its Hebrew roots give it the inherited meaning “my God is an oath.” The shorter form can be an appealing way to keep that family connection while choosing a name that feels less elaborate. Its five letters do not sound the same in every language. In English, ih-LEESS is one established pronunciation, ending in an s sound. German adds a soft final syllable, while French Élise has two syllables and ends in a z sound. For a multilingual family, deciding which sound to use matters more than the small difference in spelling. The flowing l and clear ee sound give Elise a restrained elegance. To the ear, the German ending feels gently rounded, while the English and French forms finish more crisply. That contrast is part of its appeal: a compact name can still have a distinctly graceful shape.
Etymology: A short form of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew name Elisheva. The French form is written Élise.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Girls
Rank223
Boys
RankNot reported
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
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Hebrew
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