ThinkabaraEllis: meaning and origin
Ellis
“Kind, benevolent”
About the name Ellis
Ellis is a girl or a boy’s name from the Welsh tradition. Its meaning is “kind, benevolent”. Names from Welsh, with roots in Celtic legend — like Rhys, Megan, Gwen and Dylan.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Welsh names
- Arthur 👦Bear; the legendary King Arthur · Welsh
- Bronwyn 👧White breast; fair one · Welsh
- Dylan 👦Son of the sea · Welsh
- Evan 👦God is gracious; a Welsh form of John · Welsh
- Gareth 👦Gentle; a knight of King Arthur · Welsh
- Gwen 👧White, fair, blessed · Welsh
- Megan 👧Pearl; a Welsh form of Margaret · Welsh
- Morgan 🧒Sea-born, sea circle · Welsh
- Owen 👦Well-born, noble · Welsh
- Reese 🧒Enthusiasm; an English spelling of Rhys · Welsh
- Rhett 👦Enthusiasm; also from a Dutch surname · Welsh
- Rhiannon 👧Great queen; a figure in Welsh legend · Welsh
Sibling name ideas (Welsh, girls and boys)
- Arthur 👦Bear; the legendary King Arthur · Welsh
- Bronwyn 👧White breast; fair one · Welsh
- Dylan 👦Son of the sea · Welsh
- Evan 👦God is gracious; a Welsh form of John · Welsh
- Gareth 👦Gentle; a knight of King Arthur · Welsh
- Gwen 👧White, fair, blessed · Welsh
- Megan 👧Pearl; a Welsh form of Margaret · Welsh
- Owen 👦Well-born, noble · Welsh
More unisex names starting with E
- Elliot 🧒My God is the Lord; from the medieval Elias · Hebrew
- Emerson 🧒Son of Emery · German
- Emery 🧒Brave, powerful · German
Questions and answers
What does the name Ellis mean?
Ellis is a name of Welsh origin. It means: kind, benevolent.
Is Ellis a boy or girl name?
Ellis is used for both girls and boys in the US.
How many syllables does Ellis have?
Ellis has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.