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Ellie

ˈɛl.i
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

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Bates family
diminutives
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Fire Emblem characters
Fireman Sam characters
Frasier characters
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Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
79/100
youthful120%
informal100%
natural80%
wholesome120%
refined100%
simple120%
comedic65%

Meaning & Etymology

Ellie is a diminutive form of names beginning with 'El', such as Eleanor, Ellen, Elizabeth, and Elvira. It can also be a short form of Elaine, Elena, Eliora, Michelle, Elnaz, Amelia, Elham, Elaheh, Eliana, Eloise, Emelia, Elisa, Ellisha, Elisha, Elesha, Shelly, Eleni, or Petronella. In Greek mythology, Ellie (Helle) was the daughter of Athamas and Nephele and the sister of Phrixus. The name gained popularity in the United Kingdom during the 1990s and was ranked second for girls in 2003.

Etymology

Original Form:

Diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, and other names beginning with 'El'

Evolution:

Originally a nickname, Ellie became a standalone given name in the 20th century.

Source:

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