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Ellie

Pronunciation: [ EHL-ee ]

Boy Name #34,173 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ellie is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHL-ee.

Parents who love the name Ellie often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#34,173
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ell Ely

Also a Girl Name

Ellie is also used as a girl name, ranked #21.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellie

Is Ellie a boy or girl name?
Ellie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34173. As a girl name, it is ranked #21. Ellie is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Ellie?
Ellie is pronounced EHL-ee.
How popular is the name Ellie?
Ellie is currently ranked #34173 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Ellie?
Common nicknames for Ellie include Ell and Ely.
Is Ellie a common or rare name?
Ellie is an uncommon name, ranked #34173 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ellie

Ellie is a boy name .

Is Ellie a boy or girl name? Ellie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,173 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #21. Ellie is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ellie is currently ranked #34,173 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ellie include Ell and Ely. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Ellie include Elliot, Elliott, Ellis, Ellison, Ellias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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