Meaning. Pet form of Ellen or more commonly Eleanor, which itself is of Hebrew origin and comes from the Hebrew element 'el' meaning 'god' and 'or' meaning light, so the name means 'God is my light' or 'God is my candle'. Ellie is a popular name in its own right, especially in the UK.
How long to get a passport. How long to get a passport. Whether you apply in Australia or overseas, it will take approximately three weeks to get a new passport. You can help minimise processing time by ensuring that when you lodge your application you provide all the information required.
If itâs through a passport office, it may take up to six weeks (3 weeks if expedited). You should apply in US Department of State Passport Agency, if you have to travel within 2 weeks and want a foreign visa within a four weeksâ time span. Those who doubt how long do passports take and how to get it earlier, apply at some regional agency to get it done faster.