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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

Ellar

OriginVariation of Ealar, Scottish form of Hilary
Meaning"cheerful"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Ellar as a girl's name

About Ellar

Ellar is occasionally used for girls in 1956.

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  • Ellar Coltrane Salmon

    "Boyhood" star

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