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Eloise

Girl name · 596 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Eloise: 596 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 48 births in 2025.

Eloise traces its roots to the Old French Héloïse, derived from the Germanic Helewidis, combining *heil* (“healthy, hale”) and *wīd* (“wide”). The name is forever tied to the 12th-century French abbess Héloïse d’Argenteuil, whose passionate letters with philosopher Peter Abelard became a literary landmark. In modern pop culture, Eloise is beloved as the mischievous, six-year-old heroine of Kay Thompson’s *Eloise* books, who lives in New York’s Plaza Hotel. That hotel connection gives the name a touch of high-society whimsy, while its variant Héloïse remains popular in France. With its elegant, romantic sound and playful modern counterpart, Eloise balances history and charm—a favourite for parents seeking something both classic and spirited.