Elleri is an unusual yet beautiful variation of an Old English name meaning "alder tree."
Though the spelling of Elleri feels very modern, its roots are in two names with a long history — Eleri and Ellery. Eleri is a Welsh name dating back to the fifth century or perhaps even earlier. Eleri was the daughter of a legendary king of Wales, Brychan Brycheiniog, who 's said to have battled King Arthur at some point during his reign. Eleri may also refer to the name of a river in Wales.
Elleri is also a variation of the name Ellery, which is an ancient surname used around Cornwall in England. Ellery is a variation of the name Hilary, which comes from the Greek and Latin words for cheerful. Thus, "cheerful" can be a name meaning for Hilary, Ellery, and Elleri.
This name is most often pronounced "el-eh-ree" and can be spelled Ellery, Eleri, Elleri, Ellory, or Ellorie. It's gender-neutral and can be used for boys or girls, though for boys the spelling Ellery is standard.
For many parents, the rarity of this name is appealing, especially if they 're hoping to give their child a name that will set them apart at daycare, school, or even in their future career.
However, there have been some notable Ellerys, like activist Ellery Schempp and jazz musician Ellery Eskelin. And Ellery Queen is a name that was once widely known in the United States: He's a fictional detective and crime writer created by co-authors Frederic Dannay and Manfred Lee. The Ellery Queen mystery books were very popular between 1929 and 1971 – there are more than 30 novels, as well as a TV series and TV movies starring the character.
For parents looking for a baby name that 's distinct and stands out from the crowd, Elleri is a good pick. It also pays tribute to the natural world, and has an air of mystery.
Ellery Adams : Bestselling author of mysteries, including The Vanishing Type and Pies and Prejudice
Ellory Elkayem : Film director from New Zealand known for his movies Eight Legged Freaks and Return of the Living Dead
Ellery Sprayberry : Actress with roles in the television series Wakefield and Baskets
Ellery Schempp : Physicist and activist known for his involvement in a major United States Supreme Court case (Abington School District v. Schempp) which determined that requiring Bible readings in public school is unconstitutional
Ellery Hollingsworth : Professional snowboarder from Vermont
Ellery Eskelin : American jazz musician (tenor saxophonist)
Eleri Ward : American musician
Eleri Morgan : Welsh actress and comedian