Elles as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Elles

What is the meaning of the name Elles ?

The baby name Elles is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛləs/ (EL-əs), sometimes pronounced /ˈɛlz/ (ELZ).

Elles is Dutch in Origin.

Elles is a Dutch feminine given name, chiefly a short form of Elisabeth and sister to Els and Else. It appears in Dutch records from the late 19th century and found steady if modest use in the Netherlands and Flanders during the mid-20th century, helped by the long-standing popularity of Elizabeth-forms. The underlying meaning comes from Hebrew Elisheva: "God is my oath," often rendered "pledged to God."

Related variants include Els, Else, Elske, Elsy, Elly/Elli, Ellie, Elise, Elisa, Eliza, Lies, Lise, and Liesel; cognates span Elizabeth, Isabel, Isabella, and Ilsa. English Ellis is phonetic kin but of different origin (a surname turned given name). Because elle means "she" in French, the spelling Elles can look plural there, yet in Dutch it functions as a standalone given name. Compact, tailored, and quietly traditional, Elles suits a minimalist style.