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Elouise

Girl name · 15 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Elouise: 15 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2022.

Elouise is a graceful variant of Eloise, itself the modern form of the Old French Héloïse, derived from the Germanic elements *haila* (healthy, whole) and *wīda* (wide), giving it the meaning “healthy and wide” or “famous in battle.” One of the most notable bearers is the fictional Eloise, the mischievous six-year-old from Kay Thompson’s beloved children’s book series, who made her home in New York’s Plaza Hotel. In a more historical vein, Elouise Cobell, a Native American banker and activist, led a historic class-action lawsuit over mismanaged trust funds. While no major place shares the name directly, the spelling Elouise has seen steady use in Scotland, offering a softer, more ornate alternative to the classic Eloise.