TheNameDBElton
MasculineMeaning
From a town or settlement of eels.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'ēl' (eel) and 'tūn' (enclosure, settlement). The name originally referred to a place where eels were found or farmed.
About the Name Elton
Elton is a place-based surname that became used as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity as a first name in the 20th century.