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.
After the appointment at the passport acceptance facility, passport processing generally takes four to six weeks. Allow an additional two or three weeks to gather all of the required documents before applying. Passports for Minors. All minors under age 16 must apply for a passport in person, even if the passport is a renewal.