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GirlPronounced English /ˈɛl.i/; Dutch /ˈɛ.li/Dutch language family

Elly

This name is a diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen 1, Elizabeth and other names beginning with El.

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Elly is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈɛl.i/; Dutch /ˈɛ.li/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈɛl.i/; Dutch /ˈɛ.li/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen 1, Elizabeth and other names beginning with El.

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Usage: english, dutch, german

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