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Elly

EL-ee

Popularity

#1727

stable

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

4,466

Peak Year

#191 in 2010

First Recorded

1921

Style

Cute & Playful, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Elly is a diminutive of names such as Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth, meaning 'bright, shining one' (Eleanor), 'torch' (Helen), or 'my God is abundance' (Elizabeth).

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

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