elaine
n. countablen. a female given name. It is a common short form of names like Eleanor or Elaine.
n. a feminine given name, often a variant of Eleanor or a short form of names beginning with El-.
Elaine works as a nurse at the local hospital.
My colleague Elaine organized the office party last Friday.
The character Elaine Benes became an iconic figure in American television comedy during the 1990s.
Last updated May 5, 2026