Noble, cheerful, or alder tree
Ellerie is a modern English name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a feminine variant of Ellery, which derives from the Middle English name Hillary (meaning cheerful) or the Germanic name Adalric (meaning noble ruler). It is also sometimes linked to the alder tree in English nature-naming traditions.
About 40 girls were named Ellerie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A mystery writer and amateur detective · Ellery Queen mystery novels
American actress known for various television roles