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    Elgin

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Elgin

    Elgin

    Boy
    irish
    2 syllables

    Elgin is an irish boy's name meaning "An English and Irish name meaning noble or white, originating from a place name in Scotland.".

    With irish roots, Elgin is a boy name that means "An English and Irish name meaning noble or white, originating from a place name in Scotland.". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    An English and Irish name meaning noble or white, originating from a place name in Scotland.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Elgin

    Very rare in US records

    What does Elgin mean?

    Elgin is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An English and Irish name meaning noble or white, originating from a place name in Scotland.".

    Is Elgin a rare name?

    Yes. Elgin does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Elgin

    RileyNoraKeiraErinFionaCiara

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    Names with a similar meaning to Elgin

    Elgin means "An English and Irish name meaning noble or white, originating from a place name in Scotland." — these names share that spirit.

    • Owen — "Young warrior, noble" (welsh)
    • Audrey — "Noble strength" (english)

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