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.

Ellington Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 2082 on Nameberry

Ellington Popularity

• 1619 Nameberry 2023

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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