Ellie is a girl's name of English origin meaning “Bright light; meaning "shining illumination" or "radiant glow".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include El, Elle. As of 2023, Ellie ranks #27 among girls' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #27 in 2023.
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EL-ee
Phonetic spelling
Currently #27 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Ellie means “Bright light; meaning "shining illumination" or "radiant glow".” It is a girl's name of English origin.
Ellie is pronounced EL-ee.
Ellie is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Ellie currently ranks #27 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Ellie include El, Elle.
Middle names that pair well with Ellie include Ellie Rose, Ellie Grace, Ellie Mae.
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