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At a Glance: Name: Elodie – Origin: French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: el-OH-dee
Elodie comes from France, pronounced el-OH-dee. You may have come across the claim that it means 'marsh flower,' with 'foreign riches' sometimes offered as an alternative — but neither has ever turned up in a dictionary or reference source, so it's best treated as folklore rather than fact. What does come through is a name with an international feel, a nod to the outdoors, and a classic shape rather than a trendy one.
Meaning & Origin of Elodie
Origin: French.
A common claim: Elodie is widely claimed to mean 'marsh flower' (with 'foreign riches' also circulating as an alternate gloss). Actually: There's no reliable evidence for either of these meanings.
How to Pronounce Elodie
Phonetic: el-OH-dee IPA: /ɛˈloʊdi/
Popularity of Elodie
Elodie sat at #370 on the Social Security list in 2024, given to 839 babies that year — and going all the way back to 1881, that's the highest it's ever ranked.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Elodie mean?
Elodie is widely claimed to mean ‘marsh flower’ (with ‘foreign riches’ also circulating as an alternate gloss). There’s no reliable evidence for either of these meanings.
How do you pronounce Elodie?
Elodie is pronounced el-OH-dee (IPA: /ɛˈloʊdi/).
Is Elodie a popular name right now?
Elodie is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #370 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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