Elling
Scandinavian · Boy
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About the name Elling
Elling is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse element "Ell-" (possibly related to "eldr" meaning fire, or alternatively from the name Ella) combined with the diminutive suffix "-ing," meaning "son of" or "descendant of." The name means approximately "son of Ell" or "little Ell."
The name is primarily used in Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish cultures, with historical roots in medieval Scandinavia; it remains most common in Nordic countries and among Scandinavian diaspora communities.
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Etymology
Elling is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse element "Ell-" (possibly related to "eldr" meaning fire, or alternatively from the name Ella) combined with the diminutive suffix "-ing," meaning "son of" or "descendant of." The name means approximately "son of Ell" or "little Ell."
The name is primarily used in Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish cultures, with historical roots in medieval Scandinavia; it remains most common in Nordic countries and among Scandinavian diaspora communities.
Elling currently ranks #260 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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