The name Ellar is a boy's name meaning "cheerful".

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Ellar Coltrane, the star of Richard Linklater's acclaimed 2014 movie "Boyhood," is an outlier, namewise. Most others with his first name are girls, and there aren't even many of them -- the last time the Social Security Administration registered the name at all was in 1956, when six girls were named Ellar. Still, with Gaelic names being trendy, and the "El-" sound on the rise, it has some potential.

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Ellar is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Germanic elements or as a variant of Ellen or Ella. The name has a contemporary sound despite its vintage feel, combining the popularity of El- names with a distinctive ending. As a feminine name, Ellar remains extremely rare in most English-speaking countries, never having entered the top naming charts. Some speculate it could be related to the Old English 'ellern' meaning 'elder tree' or simply a modern invention based on popular naming sounds. Its uniqueness makes it appealing to parents seeking a name with familiar elements but an uncommon overall presence.

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