Ely

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of the name Ely is quite unique, it refers to a place rather than a personal quality. It is symbolic of fishing or spirituality, and is associated with mystery, secrecy, and depth.
Pronunciation
EE-lee
The name Ely is pronounced as /ee-lee/.
Popularity
Ely is not a highly popular name in the world, but it is gaining popularity in recent years. It is ranked 558th among baby names for girls and 2,154th for boys in the United States.

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Ely Name meanings & History

Ely is a name of English origin, derived from the name of the cathedral city of Ely in Cambridgeshire, England. The name Ely means "the place of the eels" in old English. The meaning of the name Ely is quite unique, it refers to a place rather than a personal quality. It is symbolic of fishing or spirituality, and is associated with mystery, secrecy, and depth. Variant of Eli 1. Ely is a popular name for both baby boys and girls. It is often used as a first name, but can also be used as a middle name or surname.

Zodiac Sign of Ely: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Ely:

E: Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Environment

L: Luscious,Lover,Legal,Lazy,Liaison,Lovely,Languid

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Ely is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Simple name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some of the famous people with the name Ely include Ely Golhousen, an American singer and songwriter; Ely Percy, a Scottish writer; and Ely Culbertson, a Canadian-born American contract bridge player and author.

2.) Ely (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a form of Eli. Geography: a region of England with extensive drained bogs.

Other Forms: Elya, Elyie


3.) Ely (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) lifted up

Other Forms: Eli


4.) Ely (Male)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: Ely can mean "ascended," "uplifted," "gift from the elves," or "noble."

Scripts: The original Hebrew spelling of Eli is אֵלִי.
Элий(Russian)


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Description: The name Ely has multiple origins. It can be derived from the Hebrew name Eli, which means "ascended" or "uplifted." It can also be traced back to the Old English name Aelfgyfu, meaning "elf gift.". Ely can mean "ascended," "uplifted," "gift from the elves," or "noble.". Variant transcription of Eliy. A known bearer of this name was Ely Bielutin (1925-2012), a Russian visual artist and art theoretician. Ely is used as a first name for boys and girls in various parts of the world. It is most commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Ely include Ely Buendia, a Filipino musician, and Ely Guerra, a Mexican singer.

Related Names to Ely

Similar names to Ely include Eli, Eliot, Elijah, Elio, Ellis, and Eliezer.

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