Ellie

Girl's name

Ellie is a diminutive of the name Eleanor, which is of Old French origin. It means "bright, shining one."

Meaning Light
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 6,306
Peak year 2024

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ellie Goulding - Singer-songwriter known for hits like "Love Me Like You Do."
  • Ellie Kemper - Actress from "The Office" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."
  • Ellie Simmonds - Paralympic swimmer with multiple gold medals.
  • Ellie Rowsell - Lead singer of the band Wolf Alice.
  • Ellie Taylor - Comedian and TV presenter in the UK.

Sisters for Ellie

Girl names closely related to Ellie

Everly Adeline Avery Scarlett Rylie Evie Lilah Harley

Brothers for Ellie

Boy names closely related to Ellie

Levi Jax Oliver Xander Eli Phoenix Ryder Marcus

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Ellie

Aleena Alina Alyna Cinda Eleanor Eleanore Elinor Ellen

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