Ellie

Ellie is an English diminutive form of names beginning with El-, most commonly Eleanor or Ellen, both of which trace back through Old French and Medieval Latin to the Greek name Helene, possibly derived from a root meaning torch or bright one, or alternatively connected to Helene, the legendary Greek figure whose abduction sparked the Trojan War. It has long functioned as an affectionate pet form but is now widely given as an independent name in English-speaking countries. Related forms include Ella, Elly, and the full names Eleanor, Elena, and Ellen.