Elgie
Pronunciation: [ EHLJ-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elgie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 183 babies have been named Elgie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elgie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,800 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,800
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Elgie
Elgie is a boy name .
Is Elgie a boy or girl name? Elgie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,800 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,887. Elgie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elgie is currently ranked #19,800 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elgie include Elg, Ely, Elie, and Elgkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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