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Elodie
GirlFrench, Germanic· “uncertain; from the Visigothic name Alodia”
- Meaning
- uncertain; from the Visigothic name Alodia (origin disputed)
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- EH-luh-dee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #310
- US babies 2025
- 980
- Best rank
- #310 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Elodie
Elodie is often said to mean “uncertain; from the Visigothic name Alodia”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Germanic roots.
Elodie is the French form of Alodia, the name of a Spanish saint said to have been martyred in the ninth century alongside her sister Nunilo. Its deeper meaning is uncertain. It is often traced to Visigothic or Germanic roots, but scholars do not agree on the details. English speakers also hear the Greek word for melody in it, though that connection is only a pleasing coincidence of sound. In France, Elodie has long been familiar, and it has recently caught on in English-speaking countries. It feels graceful, musical, and gently sophisticated.
Popularity over time
Elodie first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 10 different years, starting in 1881. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #310, and its highest count, 980 babies. Use has grown 354% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #3,171 in 1920, #4,057 in 1950, #8,400 in 1980, #7,714 in 2000, #2,480 in 2010, and #310 in 2025. Of the 6,558 US girls named Elodie since records began, 52% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,985 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Francesca, Colette, Madisson, Adelina, and Malani.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elodie ranked highest in Hawaii, Maine, and Idaho.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #98 | 8 |
| Maine | #103 | 10 |
| Idaho | #182 | 12 |
| Connecticut | #199 | 17 |
| Nebraska | #211 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elodie is usually pronounced EH-luh-dee, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Elodie
A few middle names that flow with Elodie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elodie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elodie mean?
Elodie is often said to mean “uncertain; from the Visigothic name Alodia”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Elodie?
Elodie has French and Germanic roots. Elodie is the French form of Alodia, the name of a Spanish saint said to have been martyred in the ninth century alongside her sister Nunilo.
Is Elodie a popular name?
Yes. Elodie ranked #310 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Elodie a boy or girl name?
Elodie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elodie?
Elodie is usually pronounced EH-luh-dee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings