Meaning & Story
Ely is a place-name of Old English origin, from the word elig meaning eel district, referring to the island city in Cambridgeshire, England. It is also used as a short form of Elijah or Elias.
Ely is crisp and cool — the kind of name that sounds like it knows where it's going. It works for a dog who is quietly confident, happy to explore new territory at their own pace. There's a certain breezy, outdoorsy quality to Ely that suits an adventurous spirit with a calm center.