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Ellie

name

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  1. 1
    A unisex given name.
  2. 2
    A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor, Elizabeth, or Elena.

    ""It's funny, because when Ellie was born, I really hoped she'd turn out like this, feisty and rebellious and loud and bright. That's why I called her Eleanor Toyah." "Is that something classical?" Fiona asked. "No, it's pop," said Will. Fiona laughed, although Will couldn't see why. "Toyah Wilcox.""

  3. 3
    A diminutive of the male given names Elliot or Elliott. rare

    "Ellie Allen, Ellie Salkow, Ellie Mannette"

Etymology

Diminutives: Clippings + -ie.

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