Ellie: name meaning and origin

Ellie

light (from Eleanor/Helen)

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

Ellie is a Greek name meaning "light (from Eleanor/Helen)". It has 2 syllables, stressed on El, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Sibling names for Ellie

  • Ellie & Phoebe Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ellie & Aiden Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ellie & Arjun Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ellie & Clara Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ellie & Cyrus Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ellie & Finn Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ellie & Fiona Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Ellie & Luca Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Ellie

What does the name Ellie mean?

Ellie is a Greek name meaning "light (from Eleanor/Helen)".

How many syllables are in Ellie?

Ellie has 2 syllables (El-lie), with the stress usually on "El".

Is Ellie a boy's or girl's name?

Ellie is traditionally a girl's name.