Elton

Elton Meaning & Origin

About Elton
The name Elton is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English elements "ælf" meaning "elf" and "tūn" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the name Elton can be interpreted as "elf settlement" or "dweller by the elves." It carries a sense of enchantment and connection to the mythical world of elves, often associated with beauty, magic, and mystery.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elton are male.

Elton Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -35.25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛltən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elton in Braille

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

The name Elton in braille

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

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

The name Elton in sign language

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