| Meaning | Ellis's town |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Ellington |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 9 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | El-ling-ton |
About Ellington
Ellington emerges as a sophisticated choice, resonating with cultural refinement and artistic heritage. This distinguished name carries inherent elegance, evoking jazz-age sophistication and creative excellence. Ellington offers substantial presence without heaviness, flowing with musical rhythm that reflects its associations. The name provides built-in nickname options while standing beautifully on its own, offering flexibility as your son grows. Parents drawn to Ellington often appreciate arts, culture, and timeless style over fleeting trends. The name suggests intelligence, creativity, and refined sensibility, projecting cultivated rather than pretentious character. Ellington maintains uncommon status, providing distinctiveness without oddity. Its length and syllabic structure create stately impression, commanding respect while remaining approachable. The name works across various professional contexts, equally suited to creative fields and traditional careers. Ellington ages exceptionally well, never sounding too juvenile or prematurely mature. It carries literary and musical connections that enrich without overwhelming personal identity. The name balances tradition with contemporary appeal, feeling established yet fresh. Ellington represents a choice for parents valuing substance, heritage, and distinctive elegance.
Nicknames for Ellington
| Eli |
| Elli |
| El |
| Lington |
Famous People Named Ellington
| Ellington Darden | American bodybuilder and author |
| Ellington Coltrane | American musician and filmmaker |
| Ellington White | American football player |
| Ellington Lee Ratliff | American actor and musician |
| Ellington Felton | American singer-songwriter and actor |
| Ellington Porter | American basketball player |
| Ellington Woodard | American politician |
| Ellington Arnold | American artist and sculptor |
| Ellington Vines | American tennis player |
| Ellington Hopkins | American entrepreneur and philanthropist |
| Ellington Jno Baptiste | Dominican cricketer |
| Ellington Alston | American lawyer and politician |
| Ellington Gordon | Jamaican footballer |
| Ellington Warden | American inventor and engineer |
| Ellington Jordan | American basketball player |
| Ellington Forbes | Bermudian sailor |
| Ellington Muchineripi | Zimbabwean politician |
| Ellington Ratliff | American singer and musician |
Characters Named Ellington
| Ellington "Duke" Silver | From the TV show "Parks and Recreation" |
| Ellington Feint | From the book series "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke |
| Ellington Fenton "Ace" Stagg | From the comic series "Teen Titans" |
| Ellington "Fingers" Greaves | From the novel "The Shadows of Avalon" by Bradley P. Beaulieu |
| Ellington Bevans | From the movie "Black Widow" - 2021 |
| Ellington Hale | From the video game "Mass Effect - Andromeda" |
| Ellington Hardison | From the TV show "Hart of Dixie" |
| Ellington Chadwick | From the book "The Peculiar" by Stefan Bachmann |
| Ellington Kipper | From the TV show "Fishtronaut" |
| Ellington Richfield | From the TV show "Dinosaurs" |
| Ellington Morrison | From the book "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill |
| Ellington Tuck | From the TV show "Tiny Pretty Things" |
| Ellington Croft | From the book "The House on the Strand" by Daphne du Maurier |
| Ellington Smote | From the video game "The Elder Scrolls Online" |
| Ellington Stone | From the TV show "The Haunting of Bly Manor" |
| Ellington Whiff | From the TV show "The WotWots" |
| Ellington Ratliff | From the webcomic "Cucumber Quest" |
| Ellington Way | From the movie "The Informant!" - 2009 |
| Ellington Tynes | From the TV show "NYPD Blue" |
| Ellington Boozer | From the movie "Friday After Next" - 2002 |