Ellie

English

Etymology

Diminutives: Clippings +‎ -ie.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛli

Proper noun

Ellie (plural Ellies)

1. A female given name
   • 1998, Nick Hornby, About A Boy, Victor Gollancz, →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."

   1. Diminutive of Eleanor and Elizabeth

See also

• Ella
• Elle
• Ellee
• Elley
• Elli
• Elly

 

Anagrams

• Eliel