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Is she Scandinavian? In that case, I believe it is the equivalent of our Ellie – a short form of names that start with El. But it is pronounced differently, with a long e sound. The Swedish film Let the Right One In featured a tweenaged vampire called Eli. When it was remade in the US, the vampire’s name became Abby.
I know a girl with the middle name Eli (prn. ee-lee). Any relation? She told me about it’s history once, so I know it’s not made up.
Is she Scandinavian? In that case, I believe it is the equivalent of our Ellie – a short form of names that start with El. But it is pronounced differently, with a long e sound. The Swedish film Let the Right One In featured a tweenaged vampire called Eli. When it was remade in the US, the vampire’s name became Abby.
I heard this name on the radio (a caller) and wondered how it might be spelled. Brilliant!