The nameElly
Elly is a short international girl's name, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- English and Dutch
Meaning
It is a diminutive of Eleanor, Elizabeth or Ellen, depending on the family.
Origin
English and Dutch, a diminutive that became a name.
History
Rare in France throughout the 20th century, Elly grew in the 2010s, peaked at the end of that decade and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Elly
Elly in France
Elly was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 650 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Elly. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Elly in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 66 births a year.
Variants and related names
Elly in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elly mean?
It is a diminutive of Eleanor, Elizabeth or Ellen, depending on the family.
What is the origin of the name Elly?
English and Dutch, a diminutive that became a name.
Is Elly a girl's or a boy's name?
Elly is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Elly?
Variants and related names of Elly include Eleanor and Eleonore.