Name meaning
Elly
means “light (as Helen); or God is my oath”
- Origin
- Greek, via English and Dutch
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, Dutch, German
- Spellings
- Elly · Ellie · Ella
- Form of
- Elisabeth
- Say it
- EL-ee
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Elly is a pet form of Eleanor, Ellen and Elisabeth. It is common in the Netherlands and Germany.
Roots
Diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen or Elisabeth.
Where it is used
Ellie and Ella are related.
Elly name FAQ
What does the name Elly mean?
Elly means “light (as Helen); or God is my oath”. Diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen or Elisabeth.
Where does the name Elly come from?
Elly is of Greek, via English and Dutch origin. Today it is used in English, Dutch, German families.
How do you pronounce Elly?
Elly is usually pronounced EL-ee.
Is Elly a boy's or a girl's name?
Elly is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Elly?
Related spellings and forms include Ellie, Ella.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.