Ellerbe

ELL-uh-bee

English surname

"Aelfweard's land or farmstead; settlement of the elf guardian"

Ellerbe Origin and Meaning

The name Ellerbe is a girl's name meaning "Aelfweard's land or farmstead; settlement of the elf guardian".

The name of a town in North Carolina, Ellerbe is derived from the Old English surname Elwordebi, meaning "Aelfweard's farmstead". Contracted and altered overtime, it appears in various forms, including Elleby, Ellerby, Elerbie, and more.

Quirky and playful and a bit like Ellery, Elodie, Emery, and Eveley, it could make an unexpected choice.