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.
4. How long will it take to get my passport? This depends on how you apply. For applicants in Canada, if you apply in person at a Passport Canada office, you can expect your Passport in about 10 business days; if you apply by mail, it will take about 20 business days AFTER they have received your application.