Elly

The girl's name Elly is a diminutive of first names that begin with the element 'El-'. This mainly includes Elisabeth and Eleonore.

What does the name Elly mean?

The girl's name Elly is a diminutive of first names that begin with the element 'El-'. This mainly includes Elisabeth and Eleonore. Elisabeth is considered the biblical form of the Ancient Hebrew name Elisheva or Elischeba. It translates to 'God is abundance' and 'God swears'. Its origin lies in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the original word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the two elements ʾēl (אֵל) meaning 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) meaning 'oath', 'swear', or 'seven' (the number of abundance). Eleonore, on the other hand, traces back to Aliénor of Aquitaine, a significant queen of France and England in the Middle Ages. Its origin remains unclear to this day. A comprehensive presentation of possible derivations exists on the name page of Alienor. The name means roughly 'the other Aenor' or 'the foreigner', derived either from the Germanic element alja or the Latin term ali. Both expressions translate to 'other' or 'foreign'. The second element was Aenor, a previously unknown Germanic name. This combination was chosen earlier to distinguish her from her mother, who was also named Aenor. Furthermore, Elly is associated with the Arabic name Aḷḷāhu nūrī (أَلْلّٰهُ نُورِي), which translates to 'God is my light'. Since the 19th century, there has also been a connection to the Ancient Greek word éleos (ἔλεος), which stands for 'mercy', 'compassion', and 'kindness'. Name researchers interpret the name in this context with the meaning 'the merciful one'. Additionally, Elly is also a diminutive variant of Helene ('the bright shining one', 'the beautiful', 'the radiant'), although this connection is considered rather unlikely in name research. Other variants include Ella, Elle, Ellie, and Elli.

Where does the name Elly come from?

Etymology Elly is a female first name of Ancient Hebrew and Provençal origin with the meaning 'the foreigner' or 'God is abundance'. Old French Old Germanic Ancient Hebrew Provençal

How do you pronounce Elly?

Sound & pronunciation of Elly: The name Elly is two syllables and has a bright sound. Usually pronounced as 'El-ly' [ˈɛli], it begins with an open E sound that conveys directness. The doubling of the l ensures a soft transition. The ending '-y' sounds friendly and light. Elly feels modern and playful - a name with a clear line and fresh presence.

When is the name day of Elly?

The name day of Elly is on February 11 and June 25.

Popularity

Elly is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 384th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2017 at 337th. In the last ten years, Elly has been given as a first name about 1,400 times, placing it 405th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 454th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ell / Ell-Ell / Ellchen / Ellerich / Ello / Ellschen / Ellychen / Ellys / Mauldaschenelly

Similar first names

Famous people

• Elly Akira (actress from Japan)
• Elly Allesch (German writer)
• Elly Ameling (Dutch opera singer)
• Elly Appel-Vessies (Dutch tennis player)
• Elly Beinhorn (famous German aviator of the 20th century)
• Elly Bender (German theater actress)
• Elly Berkovits Gross (American writer)
• Elly Botbijl (fencer from Indonesia)
• Elly Burgmer (actress from Germany)
• Elly Gohl-Cleff (German theater actress)
• Elly Griffiths (British writer)
• Elly Hoyt (jazz musician from Australia)
• Elly Idris (footballer from Indonesia)
• Elly Ilias (Malagasy motorcycle racer)
• Elly Jannes (writer from Sweden)
• Elly Koot (model from America)
• Elly Ney (German pianist)
• Elly Niebuhr (Austrian photographer)
• Elly Rono (Kenyan long-distance runner)
• Elly Schneider (actress from Germany)