Heloise Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Heloise is listed in our database as a girl name of French origin. Its recorded meaning is “Derived from the Old German name Helewidis, meaning hale and wide. Also a French form of Louise”.

Heloise Name at a Glance

Name Heloise
Meaning Derived from the Old German name Helewidis, meaning hale and wide. Also a French form of Louise.
Origin French
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Heloise Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Heloise means “Derived from the Old German name Helewidis, meaning hale and wide. Also a French form of Louise”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Heloise Name Origin

Our database records Heloise under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Heloise a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Heloise is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Heloise

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