| Meaning | God is my oath |
| Origin | German, Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | El-li |
About Elli
Sometimes perfection comes in small packages, and Elli proves this beautifully. This compact name delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss, offering a refreshing simplicity in a world of increasingly elaborate choices. The double 'l' creates visual interest and ensures proper pronunciation, while the 'i' ending adds a touch of playfulness. Elli feels immediately friendly and approachable—the kind of name that invites conversation rather than formality. It's wonderfully practical for toddlers learning to write their names, yet sophisticated enough to grace a business card or diploma. The brevity doesn't diminish its substance; instead, it highlights efficiency and confidence. Parents drawn to Elli typically value authenticity and straightforwardness, preferring names that don't require explanation or defense. It's a name that lets personality shine without interference, providing a clean slate for your daughter to define herself.
Nicknames for Elli
| El |
| Ellie |
| Elle |
Famous People Named Elli
| Elli AvrRam | Swedish-Greek actress |
| Elli Kokkinou | Greek singer |
| Elli Medeiros | Uruguayan-French singer and actress |
| Elli Perkins | American chemist and biohacker |
| Elli Tringou | Greek actress |
| Elli Erl | German singer |
| Elli Overton | British artist and author |
| Elli Parvo | Finnish actress |
| Elli De Mon | German actress |
| Elli Lemberg | Estonian poet |
| Elli Maanpää | Finnish artist and animator |
| Elli Maetzler | German actress |
| Elli Richter | German artist |
| Elli Pyrelli | Finnish singer |
| Elli Smith | Australian journalist |
| Elli Reed | American soccer player |
| Elli Stai | Greek actress |
| Elli Norkett | Welsh rugby player |
| Elli Paspala | Greek singer |
Characters Named Elli
| Elli Toivainen | character in the video game "Stardew Valley" |
| Elli Grant | character on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" |
| Elli Mitchell | character in the novel "Blindsight" by Peter Watts |
| Elli Vandenburg | character in the novel "The Library of Lost and Found" by Phaedra Patrick |
| Elli Ambrose | character in the "Riverworld" series by Philip José Farmer |
| Elli Quinn | character in the "Vorkosigan Saga" novels by Lois McMaster Bujold |
| Elli Fisher | character in the TV series "Heartland" |
| Elli Collins | character in the book "Elli - Coming of Age in the Holocaust" by Livia E. Bitton-Jackson |
| Elli Baker | character in the novel "Watermelon" by Marian Keyes |
| Elli Thorson | character in the novel "Only Ever Yours" by Louise O'Neill |
| Elli Perkins | character in the book "The Circle of Magic" by Tamora Pierce |
| Elli Frye | character in the TV series "Dare Me" |
| Elli Rhiannon | character in the "Time Riders" book series by Alex Scarrow |
| Elli Prince | character in the TV series "Party of Five" |
| Elli Kastner | character in the TV series "The Good Doctor" |
| Elli Warne | character in the book "Tumbling" by Diane McKinney-Whetstone |
| Elli Harvie | character in the TV series "Maddigan's Quest" |