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Eliette

♀ Girl

Pronounced el-ee-ET /el.iˈɛt/Low

Meaning: My God is an oath; beloved of GodLow

In 30 seconds: Eliette is an elegant French feminine name, a diminutive of names like Eliane or Elisabeth, carrying the Hebrew meaning my God is an oath. With its French -ette suffix it exudes Parisian sophistication while retaining deep biblical roots.
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Origin LowFrench, Hebrew
MeaningMy God is an oath; beloved of God
U.S. rank (2024)#1290 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births179 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,032

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420052024

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

History & Origin

Eliette combines the Hebrew root El (God) with the French feminine diminutive suffix -ette, creating a name that reads as a smaller or more intimate form of Eliane, Elise, or Elisabeth. It has been used in France and Francophone communities for several generations.

In the United States, Eliette is rare but growing, appealing to parents who love French names with a slight vintage feel. It fits within the Eliana/Elise/Eliane family of names while offering a unique sound distinct from the more common forms.

Did you know? The French -ette diminutive suffix appears in dozens of beloved French girl names — Colette, Juliette, Annette, Cosette — making Eliette a natural fit in a tradition of charming, diminutive feminine names.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Eliette

Variations

ElietteElianeElieteEliet

Nicknames

EliElliEttie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Eliette Abecassis (1969–present)
    French novelist and philosopher, author of the bestselling novel Qumran

If you like Eliette…

Juliette— French -ette diminutive of similar elegance
Eliane— Same El- root and French origin
Elise— French El- name of the same family
Colette— French -ette name with similar sophistication

Frequently Asked

What does Eliette mean?

Eliette means my God is an oath, from the Hebrew root El (God), adapted through French naming traditions with the diminutive -ette suffix.

How do you pronounce Eliette?

Eliette is pronounced el-ee-ET, with three syllables and stress on the last.

Is Eliette a French name?

Yes, Eliette is a French name, a diminutive of Eliane or similar Hebrew-rooted names with the characteristic French -ette ending.

What are nicknames for Eliette?

Good nicknames for Eliette include Eli, Elli, and Ettie.