Elle at a glance
- Meaning
- Beautiful fairy
- Origin
- English
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- E-lle
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Ella, Elliya, Ellya, Elleeya, Elliyiya, Ellyah
Lucky details for Elle
- Number
- 7
- Color
- Sea Green
- Stone
- Amethyst
- Flower
- Water Lily
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Neptune
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Metal
- Platinum
Elle is a English name meaning “beautiful fairy”. It is a spelling variant of Ella and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Elle for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Elle reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.
Personality
Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning
Positive Traits
Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker
Negative Traits
Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed
Career Suggestions
Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy
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FAQs about the name Elle
What does the name Elle mean?
Elle means “beautiful fairy” and comes from a English root.
Is Elle a boy or girl name?
Elle is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Elle?
Elle is pronounced E-lle (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Elle?
The lucky number for Elle is 7, ruled by Neptune.
What are good nicknames for Elle?
Popular short forms include Elli, Ely.
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