Elise
Meaning of Elise
Elise is a feminine name that has consistently been popular in the United States for well over a century. Pronounced as ee-LEES (/iːˈliːz/) in English, Elise carries an elegant and timeless charm. It reached its peak popularity between 2010 and 2012, where it ranked within the top 200 most chosen names for girls. A variation of this name includes Elyse, offering a slightly different spelling while retaining the same pronunciation and meaning. Even though its popularity has seen slight fluctuations over the years, Elise remains a beautiful choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinct name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ee-LEES (/iːˈliːz/)
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Notable People Named Elise
| Elise Marie Stefanik is a prominent American politician and the U.S. representative for New York's 21st congressional district, known for being the youngest woman elected to Congress at the age of 30 and as the current chair of the House Republican Conference. |
| Elise Bennett Smith - Elise Clay Bennett Smith was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement, serving as President of the Kentucky Equal Rights Association and as an Executive Committee member for the National American Woman Suffrage Association. |
| Elise Christie is a British former short track speed skater, known for her European and world championship titles in the 1000m and 1500m events. |
| Elise Estrada is a Filipino-Canadian pop singer-songwriter recognized for her popular singles like "Insatiable", "One Last Time", and "Lipstick" in Canada. |
| Elise Demetria Neal is an American actress known for her breakout roles in the 1997 films Rosewood, Money Talks, and Scream 2. |
| Elise Ottesen-Jensen, also known as Ottar, was a Norwegian-Swedish sex educator, journalist, and anarchist agitator, known for her pioneering work in women's rights and feminism. |
| Elise Kellond-Knight is an Australian international football player known for her left-footed set piece expertise, playing for Melbourne Victory in the A-League Women and the Australian national team. |
| Elise Kutscherra de Nyss was a renowned operatic soprano and educator. |
| Elise O'Dea is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW) and previously served as Melbourne co-captain. |
| Elise Cranny is an American middle and long-distance runner who competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Elise Chabbey is a Swiss road racing cyclist and former slalom canoer who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
| Elise Schaap is a well-known Dutch actress. |
| Elise Johanna Vogel was a Latvian chess player of Baltic German origin. |
| Elise Riesel, also known as Eliza Genrichovna Rizel, was a prominent Austrian linguist. |
| Elise Sørensen was a Danish nurse known for inventing the colostomy bag. |
