Héloïse

eh-loh-EEZ
French
"healthy, wide"

Héloïse Origin and Meaning

The name Héloïse is a girl's name of French origin meaning "healthy, wide".

Héloïse is a chic French name related to sleek, peppy classic Eloise. Both ultimately derive from the Germanic name Helewidis, which became Helewis in medieval England. In the twelfth century, the name was borne by the beloved of the French philosopher Pierre Abelard, who was considered to be one of the most learned women of the Middle Ages.

Héloïse Popularity

Famous People Named Héloïse

  • Héloïse d'ArgenteuilFrench nun and writer
  • Héloïse GuérinFrench model

Héloïse in Pop Culture

  • Héloïsecharacter in the film "Portrait of a Lady on Fire"