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Comments and insights on the name Ellie: | Edit

Our daughter goes by this name even though her given name is Eliana.

Personal experiences with the name Ellie: | Edit

I like the name Ellie. We are giving our daughter her grandmother's maiden name Ellington, and calling her Ellie for short. I find Ellie isn't a strong sounding name, but it's friendly and less formal than Ellington. I like the option of Ellie being a short form because then our daughter can decide if she wants to sound more sophisticated or friendly, depending on her mood or the occasion.
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My name is Ellie and I liked being unusual growing up. I used to feel like it was a unique name and a strong, historical name. I kind of annoyed at how popular it has gotten. It feels less unique and too cutsie now.

Nicknames for Ellie: | Edit

Ell, Ellbell, Ellers, Venellie, Bellie, Jellie

Meanings and history of the name Ellie: | Edit

The meaning of Ellie is shining light or most beautiful woman.

Famous real-life people named Ellie: | Edit

Ellie Nesler, American vigilante mother who served time for shooting her son's alleged molester.

Ellie in song, story & screen: | Edit

Ellie Mae from the 60s TV show "The Beverly Hillbillies"
Miss Ellie, matriarch of the Ewing family on the 80s TV show "Dallas", played by Barbara Bel Geddes
Ellie was the main character in the movie Contact, played by Jody Foster and child actor.