Female Name
Ilse
ˈɪl.zə
ˈɪl.sə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
asteroids
astrophysicists
Attack on Titan characters
diminutives
isograms
Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest
parkourists
Stephen King characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
classic100%
natural120%
wholesome80%
refined120%
strange120%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
Ilse is a Germanic feminine given name, primarily used in Austria, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, South Africa, and Scandinavian countries including Finland. It is a diminutive form of Elisabeth, functioning as an independent given name.
Etymology
Original Form:
Elisabeth
Evolution:
Diminutive form 'Ilse' evolved from Elisabeth, gaining independent usage.
Source:
German and Dutch naming conventions