Elodie means foreign riches — from the Visigothic al (foreign) and od (riches). It's a top-20 name in France. Elodie sounds like morning light on the Seine: three syllables of Visigothic treasure through maximum French delicacy. The name carries foreign wealth through the most elegant language on Earth.
Visigothic al (foreign) + od (riches)→French Élodie
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French / German roots
Elodie comes from the Visigothic meaning foreign riches. It is a top-20 name in France. The name carries Visigothic treasure through maximum French delicacy, sounding like morning light on the Seine.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Visigothic origin; top-20 in France.
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Today
Elodie remains a beloved choice, ranking #840 in the US. 5,572 babies have been named Elodie since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Elodie?
2024peak year
The name Elodie reached its peak in 2024, with 839 registrations (ranked #370). The name has actually been around since 1881 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #840 today, averaging about 370 new babies per year. Elodie has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 5,572 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Elodie's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — seeking foreign riches. People named Elodie tend to be delicate, French, and gifted at sounding like morning light on water.
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