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Ellie-Mae

Girl name · 96 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ellie-Mae: 96 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 13 births in 2013.

Ellie-Mae combines two well-loved names: Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen, which traces back to the Greek Helenē, meaning “torch” or “light,” and Mae, a variant of May—either from the spring month or a shortened form of Mary, linked to the Hebrew name Miryam. Perhaps the most famous bearer of the two names separately is actress Mae West, known for her wit and bold persona, while Ellie echoes through singer Ellie Goulding. There are no major places directly named after Ellie-Mae, but the root of Mae appears in the Scottish town of Maybole, whose name shares the same month association. A notable modern twist is the hyphenated form’s popularity in Scotland—like many double-barrelled names, it surged in the 2000s, reflecting a trend for blending