Elly
Meaning of Elly
Elly is a feminine name with American and British English pronunciations of EL-ee (/ɛ.li/). It is also spelled as Ellie or Elli. The name Elly has been steadily popular in the United States, consistently appearing in the top 200 names for girls over the past few decades. While it may not be one of the most common names, its usage has remained relatively stable, with occasional fluctuations in rank. The origin of Elly is uncertain; however, it is often considered a diminutive form of names such as Eleanor or Elizabeth. Elly carries associations of charm, sweetness, and youthfulness, making it an endearing choice for parents seeking a delightful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EL-ee (/'ɛ.li/)
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Notable People Named Elly
| Koya Rosado Elliott, also known as Elly, is a Japanese dancer and rapper, known for his performances with Sandaime J Soul Brothers and Gekidan Exile. |
| Elly Ameling - Elisabeth Sara "Elly" Ameling is a renowned Dutch soprano known for her exceptional lieder recitals and performances of Johann Sebastian Bach's works, having received numerous awards and recording prizes throughout her career. |
| Elly Griffiths, the pen name of Domenica de Rosa, is a British crime novelist known for her popular series featuring Ruth Galloway, Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens and Max Mephisto, and Harbinder Kaur. |
| Elly Kleinman is an American business executive and philanthropist, known for founding the Americare Companies and holding leadership positions in various charitable organizations. |
| Elly M. Peterson was an American politician from Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan. |
| Elly Yunara - Elly Joenara, an Indonesian film actress who transitioned into producing, was known for her work in the film industry and was married to producer Djamaluddin Malik. |
| Elly Nedivi is an American neuroscientist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. |
| Major General Elly Kayanja is a Ugandan military officer known for his role in the Uganda People's Defence Forces and as the Head of the Operation Wealth Creation Programme. |
| Elly Margaret Tanaka is a biochemist and senior scientist at the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) in Vienna, Austria, known for her research on limb and spinal cord regeneration. |
| Elly Henes is an American athlete known for her prowess in the 5000 meters. |
| Elly Pourasef is an Iranian-American audiologist who gained recognition for her appearance on the reality TV show Married to Medicine: Houston. |
| Elly de Waard is a renowned Dutch poet. |
| Elly van Gelderen is a renowned syntactician and author who has made significant contributions to the study of language change and syntax, with an extensive publication record and a long-standing career as an English professor at Arizona State University. |
| Elly Baker - Eleanor Anna "Elly" Baker is a prominent British Labour Party politician and Member of the London Assembly (AM) for Londonwide, known for her previous work as an organizer for the National Education Union. |
| Elly Rono is a former Kenyan long-distance runner who achieved success in NCAA Division II and won the California International Marathon twice. |
