Names That Mean Riches

The lyrical and melodious Elodie, a Nameberry favorite, is starting to rise through the US popularity charts for the first time since the 1880s. This once uncommon member of the El- family is a Top 100 name in the UK, Canada, and New Zealand, while in the US, it was one of the fasted rising names of 2024 and now sits in the Top 400.

A melodious ancient saint's name now more commonly heard in its French form, Elodie.

As Elodie filters into the mainstream, parents may turn to the rarer Spanish form Elodia as an alternative.

Medieval name that still hasn't crossed the ocean, known here primarily via actress/teacher Uta Hagen.