Ellington - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ellington \e-lling-

is of Old English origin. Place name: possibly "Ellis' town". Jazz musician Duke Ellington.

A baby name that sounds like Ellington is Wellington.

Ellington is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2624 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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