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Ellington

Pronunciation: [ EHL-ihngt-uhn ]

Boy Name #5,217 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ellington is a boy name, recorded for 19 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHL-ihngt-uhn.

Parents who love the name Ellington often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#5,217
Total SSA Count
19

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ell Ely Ellie Elliie

Also a Girl Name

Ellington is also used as a girl name, ranked #3567.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellington

Is Ellington a boy or girl name?
Ellington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5217. As a girl name, it is ranked #3567. Ellington is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Ellington?
Ellington is pronounced EHL-ihngt-uhn.
How popular is the name Ellington?
Ellington is currently ranked #5217 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Ellington?
Common nicknames for Ellington include Ell, Ely, Ellie, and Elliie.
Is Ellington a common or rare name?
Ellington is an uncommon name, ranked #5217 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ellington

Ellington is a boy name .

Is Ellington a boy or girl name? Ellington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,217 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,567. Ellington is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ellington is currently ranked #5,217 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ellington include Ell, Ely, Ellie, and Elliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Ellington include Elliot, Elliott, Ellis, Ellison, Ellias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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