Ellie

English

Etymology

Diminutives +‎ -ie.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛli

Proper noun

Ellie

1. A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor and Elizabeth, also used as a formal given name.
   • 1998 Nick Hornby, About A Boy, Victor Gollancz, 1998, →ISBN, page 285

     "It's funny, because when Ellie was born, I really hoped she'd turn out like this, feisty and rebellious and loud and bright. That's why I called her Eleanor Toyah."

     "Is that something classical?" Fiona asked.

     "No, it's pop," said Will. Fiona laughed, although Will couldn't see why. "Toyah Wilcox."

Anagrams

• Eliel