Ellie Pet Name
Ellie is a popular pet name, especially for dogs. Find out what Ellie means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Ellie at a glance
How popular is Ellie as a pet name?
Ellie is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#51
Dog Name
#109
Cat Name
2,354
Pet Records
Ellie pet name popularity over time
Is Ellie a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Ellie is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Ellie more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Ellie?
Based on the available breed data, Ellie appears among:
What does the name Ellie mean?
Ellie means "Shining light, sun ray" and comes from Greek (Greek).
The name is associated with classic, human, gentle, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Ellie nicknames
Ellie as a human name
Ellie is also used as a human name. Ranked #30 for girls in the US (SSA 2022)
Famous pets named Ellie
Name insights for Ellie
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2006 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
2,354
Last updated
2026-09-16