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Elaine

male

Meaning

"Torch; Bright"

Elaine is a French medieval name linked to Arthurian tradition and often associated with Greek-derived senses of brightness.

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Popularity History of Elaine

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Elaine Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Elaine

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Quick Facts

OriginFrench, Greek
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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