Elan

Elan is a gender-neutral name with many origins that’ll appeal to your little one. In Hebrew, it comes as a variant of Elon, which means “oak tree.” As an Irish and Greek name, it means “shining light” or “the bright one” and is thought to originate from the popular feminine monikers Helen and Eleanor. Elan has many alternatives in Welsh, too, like Elain, which translates to “fawn.” It can even mean “beautiful orchid” in Chinese or “ardor” and “zeal” from the French word élan, giving you plenty of inspiration as you prepare for the exciting arrival of your perfect little Elan!