Ely Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ely Name at a Glance

Name	Ely
Meaning	'King Henry V' Bishop of Ely. 'King Richard III' John Morton, Bishop of Ely.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ely Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ely means “'King Henry V' Bishop of Ely. 'King Richard III' John Morton, Bishop of Ely”. 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.

Ely Name Origin

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

Is Ely a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ely

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