Ellis
[ˈɛlɪs]Meaning
from an English surname derived from Elis, a medieval form of Elias, and an anglicised form of Welsh Elisedd
Background Story
Ellis comes from an English surname, which was derived from the given name Elis, a medieval vernacular form of Elias. The name has also functioned as an Anglicised form of the Welsh name Elisedd. It is used in Old Welsh.
Temperament
Variations
Elys, Ellie
Related Names
Alfie
A diminutive of Alfred
Aschy
Ashei
Avery
From an English surname derived from the Norman French form of Alberich or Alfred
Baily
A variant of the surname Bailey; recorded as a rare English given name
Baker
From an english occupational surname, from old english bakere, "baker"
Banny
Benne
A North German and French surname; also an English name for the sesame plant.
Biggi
Recorded as a feminine given name in Danish