| Meaning | torch, bright, shining light |
| Origin | Norse, Scandinavian |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Elin |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | E-lin |
About Elin
This elegant name carries a quiet sophistication that never feels overdone. It offers a streamlined simplicity while maintaining distinctive character, making it memorable without being flashy. The two-syllable structure provides natural rhythm and easy pronunciation across multiple languages, which proves practical for families with international connections. Parents drawn to minimalist aesthetics often appreciate how this name balances brevity with substance. It avoids common nickname variations, allowing the full form to shine consistently throughout childhood and adulthood. The name works beautifully in both formal and casual settings, transitioning seamlessly from playground to professional environments. Its understated nature means it rarely dates itself to particular trends or eras, offering longevity that many parents seek when making this important decision.
Nicknames for Elin
| Ellie |
| Elle |
| Lin |
| Lina |
Famous People Named Elin
| Elin Nordegren | Swedish model and former wife of golfer Tiger Woods |
| Elin Grindemyr | Swedish model and actress |
| Elin Källström | Swedish footballer |
| Elin Hilderbrand | American author |
| Elin Manahan Thomas | Welsh soprano |
| Elinor Ostrom | American political economist and Nobel laureate |
| Elin Pelin | Bulgarian author |
| Elin Vister | Norwegian journalist and TV presenter |
| Elin Rønby Pedersen | Danish handball player |
| Elin Danielson-Gambogi | Finnish artist |
| Elin Söderström | Swedish operatic soprano |
| Elin Rigby | English actress |
| Elin Lanto | Swedish singer |
| Elin Fflur | Welsh singer-songwriter |
| Elin Saga Kjørholt | Norwegian politician |
| Elin Marcussen | Danish politician |
| Elinor Barker | Welsh track cyclist |
| Elin McCoy | American wine and spirits columnist |
| Elin Rombo | Swedish soprano |
| Elinor Crawley | Welsh actress |
Characters Named Elin
| Elin Woods | Character from the video game "Detroit - Become Human" |
| Elinor Dashwood | Character from Jane Austen's novel "Sense and Sensibility" |
| Elinor "Ellie" Arroway | Protagonist of the novel and film "Contact" |
| Elin Holm | Character from the Swedish film "As It Is in Heaven" |
| Elinor "Elin" Morgan | Character from the Welsh TV series "Rownd a Rownd" |
| Elinor "Elin" Evans | Character from the Welsh TV series "Pobol y Cwm" |
| Elinor "Elin" Lewis | Character from the Welsh TV series "Teulu" |
| Elin Gast | Character from the video game "Fire Emblem - Three Houses" |
| Elin Vanderlin | Character from the book "Ink and Bone" by Rachel Caine |
| Elinor "Elin" Cavanaugh | Character from the TV series "Men in Trees" |
| Elinor "Elin" Haf Davies | Character from the TV series "Stella" |
| Elinor "Elin" Rosenberg | Character from the TV series "Solsidan" |
| Elin Bergman | Character from the Swedish TV series "Bonus Family" |
| Elin Vintervidd | Character from the book "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard |
| Elinor "Elin" Fisher | Character from the TV series "Monk" |
| Elinor "Elin" Chambers | Character from the TV series "Holby City" |
| Elin Wood | Character from the video game "Fire Emblem - The Blazing Blade" |
| Elin Schiøtz | Character from the Norwegian TV series "Skam" |
| Elin Drexler | Character from the book "Becoming" by Michelle Obama |
| Elin Rimbauer | Character from the TV miniseries "Rose Red" by Stephen King |