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Ellary
Pronounced EL-ə-ree /ˈɛl.ə.ri/High
Meaning: -ary spelling of Ellery — from a medieval form of Hilary ('cheerful, glad', Latin), or 'the alder-tree island' (Old English); here for girls; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ellary is an -ary spelling of Ellery — from a medieval form of Hilary, Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, glad, merry', or from an Old English place-name, 'the alder-tree island' (routes layered, which we note; the detective Ellery Queen). A soft, crisp, modern surname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls; the -ary styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, cheerful-and-glad at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Ellary mean?
Ellary spells Ellery — 'cheerful, glad' (from Hilary), or 'the alder-tree island'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Ellary?
It's said EL-ə-ree /ˈɛl.ə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ellary a boy or girl name?
Ellary is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Ellary?
Ellary is a rare name in the U.S.