Meaning: Short form of Elizabeth
The story
Elise is a shortened form of Elizabeth used across several European languages. The short form has its own established use, while its meaning comes through the longer name family.
Nicknames
- Ellie
- Lise
- Elle
- Lisi
Spellings & variants
- Elisa
- Elyse
- Elisabeth
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Elise comes from German, Dutch, French, and Hebrew.
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