Elly
EL-ee
Popularity
#1727
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
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
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