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Ellie
Meaning: diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen or Elizabeth · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Began as a pet form of names like Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth and is now widely given on its own.
Famous people named Ellie
- Ellie Goulding (singer)
Nicknames
El, Elle
Variants & related names
Elly, Ellee
Ellie name art
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FAQ
What does the name Ellie mean?
Ellie means “diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen or Elizabeth”. It comes from English.
Is Ellie a popular name?
Yes — Ellie has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Ellie?
El, Elle.
What are other forms of Ellie?
Elly, Ellee.
Similar names
Lillian · Serenity · Autumn · Daisy · Poppy · Evie
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.