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Ellie

Ellie, a girl's name, is a popular nickname for lots of other given names, like Ellen, Helen, Eleanor, and Elizabeth, or any other name with an -elle or -ella sound. The meaning of this name can change depending on which name it's short for. As a variation of the Greek names Helen or Ellen, Ellie means "light." Ellie can also be a shortened form of the Old German name Alice, which means "noble." In Greek mythology, Ellie, or Helle, was the daughter of Athamas and Nephele and a Boeotian princess. Ellie's cute sound makes it a popular baby name choice for parents, as well as a sweet way to interpret any old family names.
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Meaning

Light

Popularity

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Pronunciation

EH-lee

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Traits

  • Sweet
  • Gentle
  • Cheerful
  • Radiant

Compatibility

Ellie pairs well with classic or modern names for siblings. It also makes a charming middle name choice. This name fits beautifully in various cultural and stylistic settings.

Sweet Gentle Cheerful Radiant

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Ellie Kemper

Ellie Kemper

Actress

Born: May 2, 1980 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Portrait of Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding

Musician (Singer-Songwriter)

Born: December 30, 1986 · Hereford, England

Portrait of Ellie Simmonds

Ellie Simmonds

Athlete

Born: November 11, 1994 · Walsall, England

Portrait of Ellie Rowsell

Ellie Rowsell

Musician

Born: July 19, 1992 · North London, England

Portrait of Ellie Soutter

Ellie Soutter

Athlete

Born: July 25, 2000 · Westminster, England

Portrait of Ellie Kendrick

Ellie Kendrick

Actress

Born: June 6, 1990 · Greenwich, London, England

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Ellie Original form
  • Элли Russian
  • 艾莉 Chinese
  • إيلي Arabic
  • एली Hindi
  • 엘리 Korean
  • เอลลี่ Thai
  • ელი Georgian
  • エリー Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellie

What does Ellie mean?
Light
What is the origin of Ellie?
Ellie has Greek origins.
Is Ellie popular?
Ellie has been viewed 137 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Ellie?
Similar names include Malaika, Tatum, Bonnie, Liam, Vera.
How do you pronounce Ellie?
Ellie is pronounced EH-lee.

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