Ellington
[ˈɛlɪŋtən]Meaning
from the English surname Ellington, from Old English elements meaning 'Ella's settlement' or 'eel settlement'
Background Story
Ellington is derived from the English surname Ellington. The surname comes from either the Old English personal name Ella or ǣl ('eel') plus -ing ('belonging to') and tūn ('enclosure; settlement, town').
Temperament
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