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Ellie

Girl name · 7,913 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ellie: 7,913 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 566 births in 2004.

Ellie is a charming diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth, ultimately tracing back to the Greek name Helenē, meaning "torch" or "light." It has also been linked to the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." One of the most famous bearers is the American actress Ellie Kemper, known for her role in *The Office*. The name also brings to mind the beloved children's book character Ellie the Elephant, from the *Ellie* series by Mike Wu. While there are no major places directly named Ellie, the root "Helen" appears in places like St. Helena. A notable variant is the Scottish spelling Elly, which has seen occasional use. Ellie has been a consistently popular choice in Scotland, often seen as a friendly, approachable alternative to the more formal Eleanor.