Elle

Meaning she, her
Origin French
Gender Girl
Popularity Popular
Length 4
Syllables 1
Syllabification Elle

About Elle

Minimalist perfection captured in three letters. This name proves that brevity can be powerful, offering maximum impact with minimum fuss. The French-inspired elegance gives it sophistication that belies its simple structure. There's a chic, modern quality here—streamlined, fashionable, and eternally stylish.

The single syllable makes it sharp and memorable, impossible to forget or mispronounce. It's a name that suggests confidence and self-assurance, someone who doesn't need elaborate embellishment to make an impression. The letter "L" repeated creates a lovely liquid sound that's soft yet strong. This choice works beautifully as a standalone name or could honor a longer family name as a shortened version. It's grown-up from birth, never cutesy or childish, yet still works wonderfully for a little girl. The name's brevity means it pairs well with longer middle or last names, creating balanced combinations. For parents who appreciate clean lines, modern aesthetics, and understated elegance, this represents an ideal choice.

Variations of Name Elle

Élise
Élodie
Elena
Isabella
Eleni

Nicknames for Elle

El
Ellie
Elly
Elle

Famous People Named Elle

Elle FanningAmerican actress
Elle MacphersonAustralian model and businesswoman
Elle KingAmerican singer-songwriter
Elle DuncanAmerican sports anchor
Elle VarnerAmerican R&B singer
Elle EvansAmerican model and actress
Elle RussAmerican actress and writer
Elle PurrierAmerican middle-distance runner
Elle BielfeldtAmerican entrepreneur and philanthropist
Elle DecorAmerican magazine editor-in-chief

Characters Named Elle

Elle WoodsFrom "Legally Blonde"
Elle GreenawayFrom "Criminal Minds"
Elle DriverFrom "Kill Bill"
Elle BrodyFrom "Godzilla"
Elle DanielsFrom "The Kissing Booth"
Elle BishopFrom "Deadman Wonderland"
Elle LintonFrom "The OA"
Elle PhanFrom "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
Elle CassidyFrom "Happy-Go-Lucky"