Eline

French and Scottish

"bright, shining light"

Eline Origin and Meaning

The name Eline is a girl's name of Scandinavian, Dutch origin.

Eline is a delicate feminine name with multiple potential origins. In the Scandinavian tradition, it functions as a variant of Helena or Ellen, while in French contexts, it may be considered a form of Aline. The name carries a gentle, refined quality with its soft sounds and simple structure. Eline is more common in Northern European countries, particularly the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway, where it maintains steady popularity. The name's international versatility makes it appealing for multicultural families, as it translates well across language boundaries while remaining distinctive. With its elegant simplicity, Eline balances uniqueness with accessibility.

Popularity of the name Eline

• 99 Netherlands 2021
• 46 Norway 2024
• 138 Switzerland 2023

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Famous People Named Eline

• Eline Eriksen model for the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark
• Eline Flipse Dutch documentary filmmaker
• Eline Schmidt Heger Danish stage actress and ballet dancer
• Eline Nygaard Riisnæs Norwegian pianist
• Eline Van Der Velden Dutch comedienne and actress
• Eline Berings Belgian hurdler
• Eline Jongsma Dutch film director
• Eline De Munck aka Elektra Belgian singer
• Marie and Grace Eline American silent film actress

The name Eline in Pop Culture

• "Eline Vere " novel by Louis Couperus and its main character