Meaning: Its source is an Old Norse expression meaning "Old age."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.

Popularity: The name Elli ranked 4249th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: In Norse mythology, Thor wrestled an old woman with this name and lost. The trickster Loki later told Thor he didn't have a chance aginst Elli because she was Old Age in disguise, and old age conquers all.