Torch, bright, or noble
Eline is a multifaceted name with two primary roots. In Scandinavia and the Netherlands, it serves as a diminutive of Helena, meaning 'torch' or 'shining light.' In French contexts, it is often viewed as a variant of Adeline, derived from the Germanic element 'adal,' meaning 'noble.'
Less common today
Eline isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,014 in 2020.
The titular socialite protagonist of Louis Couperus's classic Dutch novel Β· Eline Vere
Belgian European champion hurdles athlete
Belgian actress known for her lead role in the series Siren
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).