Ellington

English place-name and surname
"Ellis' town"

Ellington Origin and Meaning

The name Ellington is a girl's name of English origin meaning "Ellis' town".

Ellington's popularity may be inspired by jazz great Duke, but the name is used slightly more often for girls today, perhaps because of its trendy El- beginning. Like a host of other El- names, from the familiar Ella to Eleanor to the more niche Elodie and Elula, Ellington carries the popular Ellie nickname.

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