Ellie
EL-ee
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Shining light, sun ray
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Elly
Girl · Greek · Short name
- Meaning
- Shining light, torch
- Pronunciation
- EL-ee
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Common in United Kingdom (2025)
Diminutive of Eleanor/Ellen/Helen, from Greek 'helene' meaning torch or shining light.
Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025
ModernVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Greek, English
Commonly used in: United Kingdom, United States
Alternate spellings
EllieEnglish
Standard form.
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