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Heloise
heh-loh-EEZ
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A female given name of French origin.
"Heloise is remembered for her intense correspondence with the philosopher Peter Abelard."
How to Use Heloise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French first name, famous from the medieval love story of Heloise and Abelard.
Easily confused with
eloise
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Etymology
From medieval French Héloïse, historically linked to the doublet name Eloise.