Ellery
Ellery originates from the English language. It is a unisex name that means "island with elder trees." Ellery is not a common name in the United States for either girls or boys.
Similar Names: Eleree, Elleri
Famous Ellery Names: Ellery Clark (track and field athlete), Ellery Eskelin (jazz musician)
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I believe this to be incorrect. My second daughters name is Elleri and I researched the name when I choosing it and I believe it to mean cheerful. That was what every site besides this one that I have seen said it ment. Word of advice always check more then one site for the meanings I usually check at least 4 bc of this. Lol well if you’re like me have to have a meaningful meaning behind a name. 🙂
Thanks for your comment! You actually sent us on a really interesting hunt for the various meanings of this name. It turns out that the name has a few meanings depending on if you use the Old English root or the Latin root. The Old English root means “island with elder trees” while the Latin root means “cheerful.” It’s listed with both meanings in various places, but I thought it was pretty cool.