Meaning and history
Héloïse is the French form of Heloise, a medieval name of uncertain Germanic origin, sometimes connected with elements meaning “healthy” and “wide.” It is inseparably associated with the twelfth-century scholar Héloïse d’Argenteuil and her celebrated correspondence with Peter Abelard. French fashion designer Héloïse Brion is a modern bearer.
In 2025, 18 babies were recorded with the name Héloïse, ranking #6,325 among girls.