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Elodie

/ EH-lo-dee /

feminine

Meaning

Foreign riches; marsh flower

Origin

French

Elodie is the French form of Alodia, a name of Visigothic origin ('ala' meaning other/foreign and 'od' meaning riches/wealth). Saint Alodia was a 9th-century child martyr in Spain. The name has also been associated with the Greek word for 'marsh flower'. It is a rhythmic, melodic name that has become particularly fashionable in the UK and Australia.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Elodie.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

INFP

14.8%

INFJ

12.5%

ISFP

11.1%

ENFP

10.4%

ENFJ

9.2%

ISFJ

8.7%

INTP

7.6%

ESFP

6.1%

ENTP

5.4%

INTJ

4.3%

ESFJ

3.8%

ISTJ

2.1%

ISTP

1.7%

ESTP

1.2%

ENTJ

0.8%

ESTJ

0.3%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Elodie is a 'chic' choice for parents who want a French name that is less common than Chloe or Sophie. It sounds sophisticated but approachable. Its three-syllable lilt makes it very popular in artistic and literary circles.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Élodie Yung

French actress known for Daredevil (b. 1981)

Élodie Bouchez

Award-winning French actress (b. 1973)

Élodie Frégé

French singer and winner of Star Academy France (b. 1982)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Felix Sebastian Hugo Milo Julian

Girls

Margot Beatrix Flora Ottilie Imogen