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.
Typically, it takes about four weeks to process an application. However, if you need to get your passport in a hurry, they do provide expedited services â such as using Priority Mail. Even though the process sounds a bit intimidating, it remains completely doable â as long as you've done your research!