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Elodie

Girl name · 269 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Elodie: 269 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 37 births in 2024.

With its gentle, musical cadence, Elodie carries a sense of grace and natural beauty. It derives from the Greek name Elodia, meaning “marsh flower” or “water lily,” a reference to the delicate blossoms that grow in wetlands, and was also borne by the 9th-century Spanish martyr Saint Alodia. Notable modern bearers include French actress Elodie Yung, who played Elektra in *Daredevil*, and singer-songwriter Elodie Frégé. Although no major towns or landmarks bear the name directly, its floral root echoes the many lochs and marshes of the Scottish landscape. Elodie has seen steady use in Scotland since the 1990s, valued for its international, lyrical charm while its variant Alodia remains rare.