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Elegance

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Pronounced EH-lih-gunss /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/High

Meaning: The English word elegance, 'grace; refined beauty', from Latin elegantia (linked to eligere, 'to choose' — literally a matter of good choosing). A modern virtue word name, chosen for its quality rather than for an older naming line.Medium

In 30 seconds: A virtue word carried as a name: Elegance is grace and refined beauty (said 'EH-lih-gunss'). A word name, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningThe English word elegance, 'grace; refined beauty', from Latin elegantia (linked to eligere, 'to choose' — literally a matter of good choosing). A modern virtue word name, chosen for its quality rather than for an older naming line.

U.S. rank (2024)#13917 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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History & Origin

Elegance is a virtue word name. Its Latin root elegantia sits beside eligere, 'to choose' — the idea of taste as good judgment. English virtue names run from the Puritan Patience and Mercy to today's Serenity and Journey, and Elegance is a recent, ornamental addition to that line, which we note (said 'EH-lih-gunss').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, aspirational, and polished.

Did you know? Elegance comes from Latin elegantia, a cousin of eligere, 'to choose' — elegance was first about choosing well. As a name it belongs with the modern virtue picks such as Grace and Serenity, which we note honestly (said 'EH-lih-gunss').

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References — Elegance — English virtue word name; Latin elegantia

Variations

Elegancia

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elegance mean?

Elegance is the English word for grace and refined beauty, from Latin elegantia.

How do you pronounce Elegance?

It's said EH-lih-gunss /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elegance a boy or girl name?

Elegance is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Elegance?

Elegance is a rare name for girls in the U.S.