Meaning, origin, history
Eleise is a unique and beautiful name of Greek origin. It means "God is my light" in Greek. This name has been used throughout history, but it was made popular by the French author Honoré de Balzac who used it as a character's name in his novel "Père Goriot". Eleise has also been associated with several historical figures such as Eleise Brocheré, a French actress and singer, and Eleise Colette, a French poetess. Despite its Greek origin, Eleise is considered a female French name. It is not particularly common, but it is nonetheless charming and distinctive.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Eleise since 1880
Total births
10
Total since 1880
Peak year
1921
5 births
in 1929
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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