Elaine
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Popularity
#369
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
262,525
Peak Year
#7,071 in 1947
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Bright, shining light. A French form of Helen.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Elaine May
American film director, screenwriter, actress, and comedian
Elaine Stritch
American actress and singer
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