Origin, Meaning, And History Of Ellis
Ellis is a patronym derived from the Middle English given name ‘Elis,’ which is derived from an Old French vernacular form of ‘Elias.’ The name Elias has Latin roots and can be found in the New Testament, a Greek form of the Hebrew name ‘Eliyahu.’ It stands for ‘my God is Yahweh’ or ‘Yahweh is God.’ Yahweh is the ancient Hebrew name for God. Another variant of the Welsh personal name Elisse is derived from the word ‘elus,’ which translates to ‘kindly benevolent.’
The origin of the name can date back to the Middle Ages in Wales. However, it also has a strong historical connection for Americans as Ellis Island in America served as an entry point for 12 million people coming to the US between 1892 to 1954.
In rare cases, the name is also a feminine variation of the Middle English personal name ‘Elice,’ which was a pet name for Elizabeth. Presently, Ellis is also used as a variant for the name Alice.
Elys, Alice, Alison, Elias, Elijah, Eliott, Ely, Elliott, Ella, Ellison, Elisedd, and Ilya are some variants of the name. Some attractive nicknames are El, Ele, Elly, Elia, Eli, Ellie, Ellbell, Lisa, and Elex/
One of the most famous female writers of the 18th century wrote under a pseudonym. Emily Brontë wrote all her works under the pen name of Ellis Bell. Ellis Carver, a narcotic detective, is played by Seth Gilliam in the HBO drama ‘The Wire.’ He is portrayed to be personable, reasonable, and interested in growth as an individual. Morgan Freeman, who played Ellis Boyd Redding, is portrayed as a self-interested but observant and kind-hearted man in one of the greatest movies of all time ‘The Shawshank Redemption.’
Ellis
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Christianity
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1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants
Short and easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Ellis
- Ellis GengeEnglish professional rugby union player, captain of the Leicester team when they won the 2021-2022 Premiership Rugby title
- Ellis KadoorieJewish entrepreneur and philanthropist, member of the wealthy Baghdadian Kadoorie family
- Ellis Louis Marsalis Jr.American jazz pianist and educator, and the patriarch of the musical Marsalis family
- Ellis W. RabbAmerican actor and director, formed the Association of Producing Artists
- Ellis Reco SimmsEnglish professional footballer, plays as a striker for Premier League club Everton
- Ellis TaylorEnglish professional footballer, plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Sunderland
Ellis On The Popularity Chart
According to the US Social Security Administration, the name Ellis has gained favor among parents and is experiencing a rapid increase in popularity. Check the graphs below to gain a better insight.
Popularity Over Time
According to the graph, the name experienced a surge in popularity in 2011 when 312 babies out of a million shared the name.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name had a slow decline in rank from 1983 till 2007 and is gradually making its way back up in the ranks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Ellis?
The name Ellis means ‘Yahweh is God.’
2. What is the origin of the name Ellis?
Ellis has an English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Ellis?
Ellis is pronounced as eh-lis.
4. What middle name goes with Ellis?
Ellis is a transferred name from a surname. Other names derived from surnames such as Dale, meaning ‘valley dweller’ and Hunter, meaning ‘hunter,’ may be good choices for middle names for Ellis. Ellis also means ‘kindly benevolent.’ Names associated with this meaning are Charis and Vieno. Ellis is also closely connected to the Bible. Hence, biblical names, such as Anah, meaning ‘answer,’ and Micaiah, meaning ‘who is like Yahweh,’ would also work well with Ellis.
5. What are the characteristics or personality traits associated with people named Ellis?
According to numerology, people named Ellis have a personality number of 7. This means that though they are introverts, they are highly observant and wise. They also have the ability to see others’ true qualities. They exude confidence. However, these are general thoughts and may not hold true for all.
6. Is Ellis a common name in a particular country or culture?
Ellis is quite popular in several countries. In the US, the name ranked 307 in 2022, with 1,089 babies sharing this name (1). In England and Wales, too, the name fared well, especially for boys. Ellis is also a popular name in the UK, Ireland, and Canada.
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- Popularity of name Ellis.
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