All about the name
Ell
Male
« The name Ell originates from Wales, meaning "proud", and is a short form of Elin, which is derived from the Latin Helen meaning "torch" or "corposant". It has been used as an independent given name since the late 19th century and is considered unisex but more commonly used for girls in English-speaking countries. Ell is also associated with names such as Ellie and Ella. »
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since 1900
Meaning, origin, history
The name Ell is of Welsh origin and it means "proud". It is a short form of the Welsh name Elin which itself is derived from the Latin name Helen meaning "torch" or "corposant". The name Ell has been used as an independent given name since the late 19th century. It is often considered a unisex name, but it is more commonly used for girls in English-speaking countries. Ell is also associated with other names such as Ellie and Ella.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Ell since 1880
Total births
144
Total since 1880
Peak year
1920
10 births
in 1948
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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