Greek · girl
Ellie
A well-loved girl name with real staying power.
Meaning
Light or bright one (short form of Eleanor)
Ellie is a common girl name with Greek roots. In 2024, 6,306 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #21 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans classic — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.
About Greek names
Greek names reach back further than almost any tradition still in daily use, carrying philosophy, mythology, and early Christianity in equal measure. Their meanings tend toward the luminous — gift, light, wisdom, victory. Names like Alexander, Sophia, Theodore, and Penelope have moved through dozens of languages while staying recognizably themselves, which is part of why they feel both classic and current.
Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.
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