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Elli

EL-ee2 syllables
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A diminutive of Eleanor, meaning 'light'. (Greek)

What does Elli mean?

Greek: A diminutive of Eleanor, meaning 'light'.. Elli is a diminutive form of the name Eleanor, which has Greek origins and means 'light'.

Is Elli a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Elli in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Elli in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Elli suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Elli

The other pups at breakfast whispered, 'Elli looks so innocent, but I bet she’s plotting the perfect way to snag the last piece of kibble without anyone noticing!'

Like Elli? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.