Girl name guide

Elise name meaning, origin and style

Elise is a French short form of Elizabeth name commonly associated with pledged to God.

Origin

French short form of Elizabeth

Meaning

pledged to God

Say it

eh-LEES

Choosing Elise

A refined compact classic with a distinctly French, musical feel.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.