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Elton

EHL-tuhn

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Elton (name) means an English surname and given name, notably associated with musician Elton John, meaning "old town" or "Ella's town.". Example: “Elton John has written and performed hits for decades.”

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An English surname and given name, notably associated with musician Elton John, meaning "old town" or "Ella's town."

"Elton John has written and performed hits for decades."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From a number of sources, including: # For the places in Cheshire, County Durham, and Derbyshire, England: from Old English ēl (“eel”) + tūn (“farm, village”) since the village is situated above a small stream. Less likely, from Old English personal name Ella + tūn. # For the place in Cambridgeshire, England: from Middle English Adelintune, from Old English æþeling (“prince”) + tūn (“estate”). # For the place in Gloucestershire, England: from Middle English Elwinton, from Old English personal name Ælfwine + tūn (“estate”). # For the place in Herefordshire, England: from Middle English Elintona, from Old English *æling (“eel fishery”) + tūn (“estate”), in reference to nearby Wigmore Lake. # For the place in Nottinghamshire, England, see Elton on the Hill.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Elton

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What does “Elton” mean?

The word “Elton” means an English surname and given name, notably associated with musician Elton John, meaning "old town" or "Ella's town.".

How do you pronounce “Elton”?

“Elton” is pronounced EHL-tuhn (/ˈɛltən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Elton” in a sentence?

Here is “Elton” used in a sentence: “Elton John has written and performed hits for decades.”

What part of speech is “Elton”?

“Elton” is a name.

Is “Elton” a common word?

“Elton” is an uncommon word in modern English.