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Gender: F Popularity: this week. Origin of Zelie: French short form of Azalea, Zelia, or Solene
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There are many conflicting theories about the origins of the cute, popular French name Zelie. The one certainty is that Zelie is rising through the ranks in France but is nearly unknown -- though eminently usable -- in the English-speaking world.

Famous People Named Zelie

St. Solene was a 3rd century Saint who was martyred at Chartres.

The name means solemn or serious.

Blessed Marie-Azelie "Zelie" Martin was a French laywoman and the mother of Saint Therese de Lisieux.

Pop Culture References for the Name Zelie

Zelie is the name of the baby in the film "Comme les autres"

A form of Solene, it is also a latinized form of Zelia. Saint Solene is called Zelie in some texts from the 15th century.

Zelie is an illustrated childrens comic book series in France.