Elly

Elly is a diminutive form of longer names beginning with the element El-, most commonly Ellen, Eleanor, or Elizabeth, all of which ultimately trace back to Greek and Hebrew roots. Eleanor derives from the Old French form of a Provençal name, itself possibly from the Greek element meaning bright or shining, while Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning my God is an oath or my God is abundance. Elly has been used as an independent given name in English, Dutch, and German contexts, reflecting its wide adoption across northern and western European naming traditions. Related forms include Ellie, Eli, and Ella.