Elena reads like poetry… soft and romantic, gentle and thoughtful. She has been a top-50 name for quite a bit now and has certainly earned her stay. Charming, darling, and sweet.
She can also be a bit feisty (I’m looking at you, Elena Gilbert from TVD).
If you are drawn to Elena’s effortless elegance and unexpected fire, you’ll want to see these 50 name alternatives that capture the same beauty and spirit.
If you love girl names like Elena, you may also enjoy 100 Timeless Girl Names That Grow Beautifully With Age.
Alternatives to Elena
- Eliana — daughter of the sun
- Eleanora — bright light
- Elora — shining light
- Evelina — wished for child
- Estelle — star
- Emilia — rival, striving
- Emilie — rival, eager
- Elyse — noble
- Elsie — noble
- Eleni — shining light
- Elodie — foreign wealth
- Ellen — bright light
- Helena — shining light
- Lena — bright light
- Lillian — lily flower
- Leilani — heavenly flower
- Leona — lion
- Lana — serene
- Lainey — bright
- Linnea — linden tree
- Vera — faith
- Paloma — dove
- Selena — moon goddess
- Isabel — devoted to God
- Milena — graceful
- Mila — gracious
- Alina — noble
- Nina — little girl
- Irina — peace
- Anita — grace
- Amira — princess
- Amaya — night rain
- Marisa — of the sea
- Ellis — noble
- Elain — fawn
- Lia — weary
- Sarita — blooming flower
- Nadia — hope
- Alanna — bright
- Eden — garden paradise
- Alma — soul
- Senna — prayer
- Giana — God is gracious
- Noemi — pleasantness
- Frida — peaceful ruler
- Fiona — fair
- Eva — life
- Eugenia — well-born
- Esme — esteemed
- Melina — honey
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