Elle
EL
Popularity
#479
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
French
Total Births
18,574
Peak Year
#890 in 2019
First Recorded
1977
Style
Cute & Playful, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
French for "she". Also can be short for Eleanor or Ellen, meaning "light".
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Elle Fanning
American actress
Elle Macpherson
Australian model and actress
Personality Traits
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