Female Name
Elle
ˈɛl
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
child actors
diminutives
ends in -elle
Flipline Studios characters
French words
Fullmetal Alchemist characters
Gundam characters
Heartstopper characters
Heroes NBC characters
modern English
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
youthful65%
formal65%
upper class100%
wholesome120%
delicate65%
refined140%
simple120%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
Elle is a diminutive form of Eleanor and other names beginning with 'El'. It can also be derived from the French pronoun 'elle', meaning 'she'. The name gained popularity due to Australian model Elle Macpherson (1964-) and was further popularized in the United States after the release of the 2001 movie 'Legally Blonde', featuring the main character Elle Woods. In the United Kingdom, the name was already fairly common before the movie's release but began to decline shortly afterward. Notable bear...
Etymology
Original Form:
Diminutive of Eleanor
Evolution:
Derived from names beginning with 'El' and the French pronoun 'elle'
Source:
Historical usage and linguistic analysis