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Elys
♀ Girl
Pronounced EL-iss /ˈɛl.ɪs/Medium
Meaning: A short name read two ways: a form of Elise (from Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath') and a short form of Elysia (from Elysium, the blessed fields of myth). Routes uncertain.Low
In 30 seconds: A crisp short name: Elys shortens Elise/Elysia (said 'EL-iss'). Sleek and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA short name read two ways: a form of Elise (from Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath') and a short form of Elysia (from Elysium, the blessed fields of myth). Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2023)#15877 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 10
History & Origin
Elys reads as a short form of Elise (from Elizabeth) or Elysia (from Elysium). The routes are uncertain, which we note — sleek and rare in the U.S. (said 'EL-iss').
It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and sleek.
Did you know? Elys reads two ways — a form of Elise (from Elizabeth) and a short form of Elysia (from Elysium, 'the blessed fields') — a sleek short name; its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'EL-iss').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Elys — short for Elise/Elysia; uncertain
Variations
EliseElyseElis
Nicknames
EllieLys
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Elys mean?
Elys is a short form of Elise (from Elizabeth) or Elysia (from Elysium). The routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Elys?
It's said EL-iss /ˈɛl.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Elys a boy or girl name?
Elys is a girl's name.
How popular is Elys?
Elys is an extremely rare name in the U.S.