Yes. Not only did I see "Somewhere in Time," but it debuted in 1980, right around when my friends and I would have been dicussing names. I never thought that might have been where they got their love for the name
Elise.
The character's name never really registered with me at the time I watched it though. I liked the production, especially the music. But looking back now I can say that it doesn't really change my mind about the name
Elise. Sorry.