Elly
Girl name · 49 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Elly: 49 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1997.
Elly is most familiar as a warm, friendly diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen, names that trace back through Old French and Provençal to the Greek Helenē, meaning ‘light’ or ‘torch’. The name has been carried by Elly Griffiths, the acclaimed author of the Ruth Galloway mystery series, and Elly Schlein, a prominent Italian politician. While no major places bear the name directly, the Scottish landscape is dotted with place-names like Ellon that share a similar melodic sound. In Scotland, the variant Ellie has become even more popular in recent years, yet Elly retains a timeless, understated charm that appeals to parents seeking a simple but classic choice.
Girl 15 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19974 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7603 babies
- Total births
- 49since 1995
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 6%vs prior 5y