| Meaning | light, shining light |
| Origin | English, Greek, Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | El-ly |
About Elly
Timeless charm radiates from this graceful name that feels like sunshine. The simplicity of Elly belies its elegant sophistication, offering a sweet diminutive quality that remains substantial enough to stand independently. This name evokes images of warmth, kindness, and approachability. Its gentle phonetic structure creates an inviting atmosphere while maintaining a classic sensibility. Elly works wonderfully in professional settings while never losing its inherent sweetness, making it remarkably adaptable throughout life's various stages.
Nicknames for Elly
| El |
| Elle |
| Ellie |
| Eli |
| Ell |
Famous People Named Elly
| Elly Ameling | Dutch soprano and opera singer |
| Elly Beinhorn | German aviation pioneer and pilot |
| Elly Berkovits Gross | Hungarian-Israeli author and Holocaust survivor |
| Elly De Groen-Kouwenhoven | Dutch politician and Member of the European Parliament |
| Elly Hillesum | Dutch Jewish writer and diarist |
| Elly Jackson | British singer and lead vocalist of La Roux |
| Elly Mayday | Canadian plus-size model and body positivity advocate |
| Elly van Hulst | Dutch middle-distance runner and Olympic medalist |
| Elly Heuss-Knapp | German humanitarian and wife of Germany's first president |
| Elly Beinhorn-Rosemeyer | German racing driver and wife of Bernd Rosemeyer |
Characters Named Elly
| Elly Patterson | Character in the comic strip "For Better or For Worse" |
| Elly May Clampett | Character in the TV show "The Beverly Hillbillies" |
| Elly Kedward | The witch and central figure in the "Blair Witch Project" legend |
| Elly Chu | Character in the novel "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan |
| Elly Danica | Character in the novel "The Bone Season" by Samantha Shannon |
| Elly Creature | Character in the TV show "Don't Hug Me I'm Scared" |
| Elly Beerbower | Character in the novel "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway |
| Elly Brigs | Character in the TV show "The Fosters" |
| Elly Cartwright | Character in the TV show "Wentworth" |
| Elly Walker | Character in the novel "The Martian" by Andy Weir |