Ellie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ellie Name at a Glance

Name	Ellie
Meaning	Diminutive of Ellen: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ellie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ellie means “Diminutive of Ellen: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ellie Name Origin

Our database records Ellie under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ellie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ellie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ellie

When considering Ellie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.