Ellie

Name:

Ellie

Pronounced: EL-ee

Variations: Elly, Elle, Ella, Elliee, Elli

Origin:

English

Meaning:

Ellie is a diminutive of the name Eleanor, which means "bright" or "shining" in Old French. It can also be used as a nickname for Elizabeth, which means "God is my oath" in Hebrew.

Popularity:

Ellie is a popular name in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It has been in the top 1000 names for girls in the United States since 1880.

Did you know?

Ellie is a popular name for fictional characters, including Ellie Sattler in "Jurassic Park" and Ellie Arroway in "Contact." Additionally, Ellie Goulding is a singer-songwriter known for her hits "Love Me Like You Do" and "Burn."

Famous namesakes:

Ellie Kemper is an actress and comedian who is best known for her roles on "The Office" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." Ellie Simmonds is a British Paralympic swimmer who has won multiple gold medals.

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