Ellie: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: e-hlle-e-e-h
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-female

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Updated on Sep 25, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Light

Ellie is a short and sweet name that has its origins in English and French, and it means "light". The name first gained popularity in the United Kingdom as a nickname for Ellen or Eleanor. However, Ellie is also a variation of the Greek name Helen, which also means "light". In Greek mythology, Ellie, or Helle, was the daughter of Athamas and Nephele and a Boeotian princess. In addition to its Greek and French origins, Ellie is also derived from the Hebrew words "el," meaning "God," and "or," meaning "light". This combination results in the meaning "God is my light". The name Ellie is pronounced as "ell-ee" and is traditionally a female name. It is very popular in the United States and the United Kingdom, with various nicknames such as El, Els, and Ella.

Ellie Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ellie is currently #100 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ellie is currently #39 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ellie is currently #37 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ellie is currently #22 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Ellie is currently #97 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Ellie is currently #39 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Ellie

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Ellie, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Ellie Goulding: Ellie Goulding is an English singer and songwriter known for her hit singles "Lights," "Love Me Like You Do," and "Burn."
  • Ellie Kemper: Ellie Kemper is an American actress and comedian known for her roles in "The Office" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."
  • Ellie Bamber: Ellie Bamber is an English actress known for her roles in "Nocturnal Animals," "Les Misérables," and "The Trial of Christine Keeler."
  • Ellie Simmonds: Ellie Simmonds is a British Paralympian swimmer who has won multiple gold medals at the Paralympic Games.
  • Ellie Kendrick: A British actress, Kendrick is known for her roles in the BBC miniseries "The Diary of Anne Frank" (2009) and the HBO series "Game of Thrones" (2011-2019).

 

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