Origin:Greek / Old French
Meaning:Torch / Shining-light
Ellie is used as a diminutive for the names Eleanor, Ellen, and other names that begin with El-. Ellen comes from the Greek name Helene, meaning "torch". As a stand-alone name, Ellie was extremely popular in the early 2000s, reaching the number two spot for girls names in 2003 and 2004.
Trend in position over time since 2010
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