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Boy/GirlPronounced English /ˈɛl.ɪs/Dutch language family

Ellis

From an English surname that was derived from the given name Elis, a medieval vernacular form of Elias.

Quick answer

Ellis is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈɛl.ɪs/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈɛl.ɪs/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

From an English surname that was derived from the given name Elis, a medieval vernacular form of Elias. This name has also functioned as an Anglicized form of Welsh Elisedd.

Notes and context

Usage: english, welsh