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Ellie

EH-lee

Ellie (EH-lee)

Meaning of the name Ellie

Pet form of Ellen or more commonly Eleanor, which itself is of Hebrew origin and comes from the Hebrew element 'el' meaning 'god' and 'or' meaning light, so the name means 'God is my light' or 'God is my candle'. Ellie is a popular name in its own right, especially in the UK.

Origin of the name Ellie

Hebrew

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