Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):British, Greek, Norse
Meaning:Cheerful, merry; Alder nook
Looking for a name that blends the Roman world with the Old Norse world? Elery is a gender-neutral name and form of Ellery, whose roots stem from ancient languages. Elery finds inspiration in Hillary, from the Latin given name Hilarius or Greek Hilaros, meaning “cheerful” and “merry.” Elery may also come from an English surname of Old Norse origins, blending elri and vrá to mean “alder nook,” giving peaceful woodland vibes. Elery has embraced many changes to appeal to those with modern taste, gifting baby a joyful appellation that dances through the air.

Elery Name Popularity Data

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Year:
1981
#15327
in 1981
- 5940
from 1959
In comparison to the previous year's data
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