How to pronounce Ellie (EL-ee)

Notes

Short for Eleanor or Elizabeth. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin

Greek/Hebrew

Meaning

shining light (from Helen) or 'my God' (from Eleanor)

Popularity

Among the top girls' names in the UK and Australia in the 2000s and 2010s.

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

• Elli
• Elly