Elie

Elie is a given name used in various cultures, often as a masculine form. It is a variant of Elijah, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, and in French-language contexts the form Élie is common. The spelling Elie appears in English and other languages and is used as a standalone name or as a variant of longer forms.

Elie, Fife, is a coastal village in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. It is part of the parish of Elie and Earlsferry and is known for its beaches, coastal scenery, and harbor. The area is associated with nearby Earlsferry and lies along the Firth of Forth.

Notable people with the name include Elie Wiesel (1928–2016), Romanian-born American writer and Holocaust survivor; Elie Tahari (born 1952), Israeli fashion designer; Élie Metchnikoff (1845–1916), Russian-born French immunologist and Nobel laureate; and Élie Faure (1853–1933), French art critic and writer. These figures illustrate the name’s use across different cultures and time periods.

As a given name with biblical roots, Elie is linked to Elijah, a major prophet in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name appears in various languages with related forms such as Élie in French and Elijah in English, reflecting its wide historical and cultural reach.