Elly

Elly is a diminutive form of names beginning with El-, most commonly Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth, all of which ultimately trace back to distinct but sometimes conflated roots: Eleanor derives from the Old French form of the Occitan name Alienor, Ellen from the Greek Helene meaning torch or bright one, and Elizabeth from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath. The name has been used independently across English, Dutch, and German-speaking communities, particularly as an affectionate short form. Related forms include Ellie, Eli, and the full names Eleanor, Ellen, and Elisabeth.