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Eli
/ EE-ly /
masculineMeaning
Ascended; high; my God
Origin
Hebrew
In the Old Testament, Eli was a High Priest and the mentor of the prophet Samuel. It is a distinct name in its own right, though sometimes used as a nickname for Elijah or Elias. It has been a consistent favorite in Puritan traditions and modern secular circles alike.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Eli.
NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
INFP
13.8%
INFJ
11.2%
ISFP
10.5%
ENFP
9.2%
ISFJ
8.4%
INTP
7.9%
ISTP
6.5%
ENFJ
6.2%
ISTJ
5.8%
ENTP
4.9%
INTJ
4.5%
ESFP
3.8%
ESFJ
2.5%
ESTP
2.1%
ENTJ
1.8%
ESTJ
0.9%
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Eli is short, punchy, and packs a lot of personality into three letters. It feels friendly and accessible, yet possesses an ancient, soulful depth.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
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Eli Whitney
Inventor of the cotton gin (1765–1825)
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Eli Manning
Two-time Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback (b. 1981)
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Eli Roth
American film director and actor (b. 1972)