English · Unisex name
Ellery
“uncertain; possibly alder tree clearing”
About the name Ellery
Ellery is an English surname that has been used as a given name for both boys and girls. The surname likely derives from a place name or a personal name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old English elements meaning ‘alder tree clearing.’ The exact etymology is not firmly established. Notable bearers include William Ellery, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island, and William Ellery Channing, a prominent Unitarian preacher. The name Ellery Queen was used as a pen name by American writers Frederic Dannay and Manfred Lee, as well as for their fictional detective character.
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly alder tree clearing
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- EL-er-ee(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Ellery
- Ellery Rose
- Ellery Claire
- Ellery Ann
- Ellery Marie
- Ellery Joy
Questions about Ellery
- What does Ellery mean?
- Ellery is an English name meaning "uncertain; possibly alder tree clearing".
- How do you pronounce Ellery?
- Ellery is pronounced EL-er-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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