Ellington

English place-name and surname
"Ellis's town"

Ellington Origin and Meaning

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

Ellington is a swinging musical name, evoking the jazzy and elegant persona of the Duke (born Edward Kennedy Ellington). While that reference may seem to make Ellington a male name, it is also occasionally used for girls.

Ellington is the winning middle name of Cynthia Nixon's son Max.

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Famous People Named Ellington

  • Edward "Duke" Ellington
    American composer and pianist
  • Ellington Lee Ratliff
    drummer of the band R5
  • Andre Ellington
    American football player