Elton

Pronunciation: [ EHLT-uhn ]

Girl Name #10,280 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elton is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHLT-uhn.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #10,280
Total SSA Count: 11

Nicknames

Elt Ely Eltie

Also a Boy Name

Elton is also used as a boy name, ranked #2085.

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Elizabeth Ella Ellen Elsie Eliza Eleanor Elva Elnora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elton

Is Elton a boy or girl name?

Elton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10280. As a boy name, it is ranked #2085. Elton is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Elton?

Elton is pronounced EHLT-uhn.

How popular is the name Elton?

Elton is currently ranked #10280 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Elton?

Common nicknames for Elton include Elt, Ely, and Eltie.

Is Elton a common or rare name?

Elton is an uncommon name, ranked #10280 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elton

Elton is a girl name .

Is Elton a boy or girl name? Elton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,280 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,085. Elton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Elton is currently ranked #10,280 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Elton include Elt, Ely, and Eltie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.