Girl
Ellamae
bright light, star of the sea
About Ellamae
Charming and distinctly Southern in its construction, this compound name blends vintage appeal with contemporary styling through its connected spelling. The combination creates something that feels both nostalgic and fresh, honoring old-fashioned sensibilities while adapting them for modern use. There's a sweetness here that never crosses into saccharine territory, maintaining substance beneath its undeniable prettiness. The flowing syllables create natural melody, making it delightful to hear spoken aloud. This is a name that evokes images of family gatherings and traditional values, yet remains perfectly suited for someone who will forge her own path in today's world. The double-barrel structure provides built-in distinction, ensuring she'll rarely encounter another with the same name in her classroom or workplace.
Popularity of the Name Ellamae
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1904 | #971 |
| 1918 | #931 |
| 1920 | #993 |
| 1922 | #874 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Ellamae
Names Similar to Ellamae
Nicknames for Ellamae
- Ella
- Ellie
- Mae
- May
Famous People Named Ellamae
| Ellamae Ellis | American botanist and educator |
| Ellamae Phillips | Australian actress |
| Ellamae Bowen | American painter |
| Ellamae Cieslik | American author |
| Ellamae Simmons | American athlete |
| Ellamae Lamar | American poet |
| Ellamae Brooks | American singer-songwriter |
| Ellamae Holman | American journalist |
| Ellamae Howard | American politician |
| Ellamae Richardson | Australian musician |
| Ellamae Taylor | British dancer |
| Ellamae Wilson | Canadian actress |
| Ellamae Thompson | New Zealand author |
| Ellamae Barclay | Scottish artist |
| Ellamae Morse | Irish historian |
| Ellamae Collins | Canadian chef |
| Ellamae DeFrees | American philanthropist |
| Ellamae Gentry | British nurse |
| Ellamae Johnson | Australian filmmaker |
| Ellamae Williams | Jamaican activist |
Characters Named Ellamae
| Ellamae Robbins | Character in "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee |
| Ellamae Dent | Character in "Cerulean Sins" by Laurell K. Hamilton |
| Ellamae Gordon | Character in "The Unseen World" by Liz Moore |
| Ellamae Smith | Character in "So Far Away" by Meg Mitchell Moore |
| Ellamae Starkey | Character in "The Secret Lives of Dresses" by Erin McKean |
| Ellamae Wheeler | Character in "Where the Dead Lie" by C.S. Harris |
| Ellamae LeFevre | Character in "Finding Grace" by Becky Citra |
| Ellamae Pennell | Character in "Honeymoon Hotel" by Hester Browne |
| Ellamae Kinney | Character in "Bride of Fortune" by Kaye Dacus |
| Ellamae Busby | Character in "It's About Your Husband" by Lauren Lipton |
| Ellamae Montgomery | Character in "The Sparrow Sisters" by Ellen Herrick |
| Ellamae Clark | Character in "Twist of Fate" by Rachael Anderson |
| Ellamae Davis | Character in "Leaving Yesterday" by Kathryn Cushman |
| Ellamae Rivers | Character in "Love Walks In" by Samantha Chase |
| Ellamae Reeve | Character in "The Lost Husband" by Katherine Center |
| Ellamae Hart | Character in "Evergreen Falls" by Kimberley Freeman |
| Ellamae Cook | Character in "The Boy at the Door" by Alex Dahl |
| Ellamae Foster | Character in "Eve's Daughters" by Lynn Austin |
| Ellamae Grant | Character in "Devil of a Duke" by Madeline Hunter |
| Ellamae Ward | Character in "Honor and Roses" by Elizabeth Cole |