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Ellington
How to Pronounce Ellington
Pronounced EL-ing-tən /ˈɛl.ɪŋ.tən/High
Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'the town/settlement of Ella's people' (Ella, 'all/other')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ellington comes from an English place-name and surname — Old English, 'the town or settlement of Ella's people' (Ella, an old name meaning 'all' or 'other', plus -ing, 'people of', plus tun, 'town'). An elegant, jazzy surname-name (Duke Ellington); nickname Elli or Ellis.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, Ella's-town at the root, and jazzy.
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What does the name Ellington mean?
Ellington is English for 'the town/settlement of Ella's people'.
How do you pronounce Ellington?
It's said EL-ing-tən /ˈɛl.ɪŋ.tən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ellington a boy or girl name?
Ellington is a boy's name (used for both).
How popular is Ellington?
Ellington is a rare name in the U.S.