Elgin

Elgin Meaning & Origin

About Elgin
The name "Elgin" is of Scottish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Eilginn," which means "little Ireland" or "place of the elms." It can also be associated with the town of Elgin in Scotland, known for its historical significance and the ruins of Elgin Cathedral. Overall, the name "Elgin" is often associated with a sense of natural beauty, tranquility, and a connection to Irish or Scottish heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elgin are male.

Elgin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -55.56% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALJN
đŸ—Ŋ NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4205
đŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L JH IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛlʤÉĒn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALJN', 'ALKN')
đŸˆ¯ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elgin in Braille

Here's how to represent Elgin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Elgin in braille

How to Spell the Name Elgin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Elgin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elgin in sign language

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