Ely

Ely is an English and Hebrew-origin name derived from the Hebrew Eli, meaning high or ascended, and is closely related to the biblical name Elijah and the Latinized form Elias. It appears in the Hebrew scriptures as a priestly name, most notably associated with the high priest Eli who mentored the prophet Samuel. The name has long been used in both Jewish and Christian traditions and gained additional recognition in English-speaking countries partly through the medieval English city of Ely, itself likely derived from an Old English word for eels. Variant forms include Eli, Elias, and Elijah.