What is Ellie short for?
Ellie began as a pet form of Eleanor and Ellen and now shortens almost any name that starts with El. It is a full name in its own right in the UK. Here are the 5 full names behind Ellie, each with its meaning and origin.
5 full names
Eleanor
Old French / Greek
Bright, shining one
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Eloise
Old French / German
Healthy, wide
GirlLiteraryHistorical
Elizabeth
Hebrew / Biblical
God is my oath
GirlHistoricalBiblical
Ellen
Danielle
Quick questions
What is Ellie short for?
Ellie is short for Eleanor, Ellen, Eloise, Elizabeth or Danielle. Ellie began as a pet form of Eleanor and Ellen and now shortens almost any name that starts with El. It is a full name in its own right in the UK.
Starting from the nickname you love is one of the best naming tricks there is: our nickname guide explains why.
Love Ellie?
Swipe names in Ellie’s style in the app, then see which ones your partner secretly loves too.
Swipe names like Ellie →