Ellie or Elly?
Two spellings, side by side.
Ellie and Elly are two spellings of the same sound. Ellie is listed with the meaning "Ellie is a short form of Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth, and is now often given on its own" and Elly with "Abbreviation of eleanor and ellen; diminutive of eileen: light. from the name eibhlin, derived from evelyn or evelina". Ellie is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Ellie | Elly |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Ellie is a short form of Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth, and is now often given on its own. | Abbreviation of eleanor and ellen; diminutive of eileen: light. from the name eibhlin, derived from evelyn or evelina |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | El-lie | Elly |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Ellie and Elly
Is Ellie or Elly more common?
Ellie is more often searched and saved on this site; Elly is also used.
Do Ellie and Elly mean the same?
Ellie: "Ellie is a short form of Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth, and is now often given on its own". Elly: "Abbreviation of eleanor and ellen; diminutive of eileen: light. from the name eibhlin, derived from evelyn or evelina".
How do you say Ellie?
In parts: El-lie. Elly is said the same way.
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