Elise

Updated: October 3, 2023 by Olivia Mittak

Elise is a baby name common in English-speaking countries that was popular in the early 1900’s. The name has enjoyed a renaissance in the last decade and risen to popularity once more.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Elise:

Elise was originally a diminutive of the English girl’s name Elizabeth that became popular as its own name. Elise is now commonly used as a baby girl’s name in English speaking countries as well as Germany and Scandinavia. The name shares its meaning with Elizabeth: “my God is my oath and abundance”.

Symbolism of the Name Elise:

Elise has strong musical connections, especially to the piano.

Nicknames for the Name Elise:

Many of Elise's nicknames are connected to its roots as a form of Elizabeth. Others are based entirely off of Elise itself. There are plenty of nicknames for you to choose from, so think carefully!

Ellie
Elsie
Ella
Lissie
Lisa
Lizzy
Elle
Eli
Lise
Elsa
Elis
Els
Lee
Liz

Style of the Name Elise:

Traditional

Gender of the Name Elise:

Female

Pronunciation of the Name Elise:

i-LEES, EE-lees (English), eh-LEE-zə (German)

Number of Syllables in the Name Elise:

two or three

Emotion Evoked From the Name Elise:

Elise evokes feelings of grace and compassion.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Elise:

Elyse, Alyse, Ellise

Popularity of the Name Elise:

According to the Social Security Administration, Elise is a name that has remained in the top 1000 names for the last century. Elise was popular around the turn of the century and has been enjoying a resurgence since 2010. As of 2022, the name ranks at 259.