Elodie
Elodie is a Christian girl name of Visigothic, via Spanish and French origin, meaning “Foreign wealth”.
| Meaning | Foreign wealth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Visigothic, via Spanish and French |
| Pronunciation | AY-loh-dee |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | France, United Kingdom, United States |
Meaning and origin of Elodie
Elodie is the French form of Alodia, the name of a ninth-century Spanish martyr who was killed with her sister Nunilo under Muslim rule in Huesca. Alodia is usually traced to Germanic roots meaning 'foreign' and 'wealth', perhaps through the Visigoths, though the details are uncertain. The popular 'marsh flower' meaning comes from a mistaken link with Greek and is not reliable. In English it is sometimes heard as an echo of 'melody'.
Is Elodie a Christian name?
Elodie honours Saint Alodia, a virgin martyr venerated in Spain, so it has a Catholic background, although most parents now choose it for its sound.
How popular is Elodie?
Common in France since the 1970s and increasingly popular in Britain and the United States.
Gifts with the name Elodie
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Spellings and variants of Elodie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elodie mean?
Elodie means 'Foreign wealth'. It is of Visigothic, via Spanish and French origin.
Is Elodie a Christian name?
Elodie honours Saint Alodia, a virgin martyr venerated in Spain, so it has a Catholic background, although most parents now choose it for its sound.
How do you pronounce Elodie?
Elodie is pronounced AY-loh-dee.
Is Elodie a boy or girl name?
Elodie is usually a girl name.