Elly Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elly Name at a Glance

Name	Elly
Meaning	Diminutive of Eileen: Light. From the name Eibhlin, derived from Evelyn or Evelina.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Elly Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elly means “Diminutive of Eileen: Light. From the name Eibhlin, derived from Evelyn or Evelina”. 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.

Elly Name Origin

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

Is Elly a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Elly

When considering Elly 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.