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Ella-Grace

Girl name · 33 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ella-Grace: 33 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2014.

Ella-Grace is a modern compound name blending two well-loved classics with distinct origins. Ella has multiple roots: it can derive from the Germanic element *ali-* meaning "other" or "foreign", serve as a short form of Eleanor (from Provençal Aliénor, likely "the other Aenor"), or come from the Greek *ellē* for "light". Grace flows from Latin *gratia*, meaning "favour" or "thanks", and became a popular virtue name in England after the Reformation. While no famous historical bearer carries the exact combination, its components shine individually: Ella Fitzgerald was the legendary "First Lady of Song", and Grace Kelly became Princess of Monaco. Place connections are subtle—Grace appears in religious sites like Grace Cathedral. In Scotland, double-barrelled names such as Ella-Grace have grown fashionable since the 1990s, offering a melodic, elegant choice that often honours two family traditions or grandparents.