Meaning & Origin
A female given name from French.
Elyse is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, a French variant of Elise or Elizabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' The French spelling gives it an elegant, continental flair.
Elyse has a clean, sophisticated sound — two syllables with the long-E opening that feels light and airy. With over 20,000 U.S. births, it has genuine history. It sits in a beautiful middle ground between the very popular Elise and the grander Elisabeth, offering something more distinctive without sacrificing elegance.