Eli
Eli derives from the Hebrew ’aly, meaning “high.” In the Old Testament, Eli was the high priest and last judge of Israel, who trained the prophet Samuel. While Eli is a full name on its own, it can be a shortened form of Elijah, Elias, Eliezer, or even Elliot. Eli is used as a feminine name—most often as a nickname for Elisabet or Elin—in some Scandinavian countries.
Eli—a solid Biblical name with lots of spirit and energy—shot up the popularity charts in the 90's and 00's, but has plateaued a bit in popularity since.
CNN anchor Campbell Brown and SNL alum Rachel Dratch chose Eli for their baby boys.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
ascended, uplifted, high
Origin
Hebrew
Numerology
E is for enrich, a quality you share.
L is for laughter, you spread wherever you go.
I is for ideas, that you bring to life.
Lucky
Eli lucky number is 8.
8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.
Famous People Named Eli
- Elisha Nelson "Eli" Manning American NFL football player; brother of football players Peyton and Cooper Manning
- Eli Raphael Roth American actor and director
- Eli Whitney American inventor
- Eli Herschel Wallach American actor
- Eli Long American Civil War general
Eli in Pop Culture
- Eli Goldsworthy character on TV's "Degrassi: The Next Generation"
- Eli Sammler character on TV's "Once and Again"
- Eli Lloyd nurse on TV's "Grey's Anatomy"
- Eli Cottonmouth character in movie "Dog Days of Summer"
- Eli character on TV's "Xena: Warrior Princess"
