According to "thinkbabynames", the name Elly can be a variant of Eleanor, Helen, and Ellen which are Greek, or Ella, which is Old German. But according to "sheknows", Elly is of Irish or English origin.
Originally brought to Ireland by the Normans as Avelina and Emeline. It is derived from Old German and is found in English as Evalina and Evelyn. The Irish language forms were Aibhilínand Eibhlín. The name has been anglicised as Eileen, Eily, Evelen, Nell, Helen, Ellen, Ellie and Ella.
There is no Irish version of the name.
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Yes, McClendon is an Irish name. :)
The Irish Gaelic equivalent is Léan or Eiléan.
Eibhlín
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