Ellington facts for kids

Ellington is a name that can refer to many different things! It might be a town, a person's last name, or even a famous racehorse. Let's explore some of the most interesting meanings of "Ellington."

Places Called Ellington

Many towns and areas in both the United States and the United Kingdom share the name Ellington.

Ellingtons in the United States

• Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas, is a busy airport. It's used for both military flights and space missions!
• Ellington, Connecticut, is a town in the northeastern part of the United States.
• Ellington, Missouri, is another small town in the U.S.
• Ellington, New York, is a town located in New York State.
• Ellington, Wisconsin, is a town in the state of Wisconsin.

Ellingtons in the United Kingdom

• Ellington, Cambridgeshire, is a village in England.
• Ellington, Northumberland, is another village in England, located near the coast.
• Ellington High and Low are two small places in North Yorkshire, England.

Famous People Named Ellington

The name Ellington is also a surname for many notable people.

Musicians and Entertainers

• Duke Ellington (1899–1974) was a super famous American composer, pianist, and bandleader. He was a very important figure in jazz music. His real name was Edward Kennedy Ellington, but everyone knew him as Duke!
• Mercer Ellington (1919–1996) was Duke Ellington's son. He was also a talented composer, trumpeter, and bandleader, following in his father's footsteps.
• Ray Ellington (1916–1985) was an English singer, drummer, and bandleader. He was known for his lively performances.

Athletes

• Brian Ellington (born 1990) is an American baseball player.
• Erik Ellington (born 1977) is a professional skateboarder, known for his amazing tricks.
• Nathan Ellington (born 1981) is an English professional football (soccer) player.
• Wayne Ellington (born 1987) is an American basketball player.

Other Notable Ellingtons

• Buford Ellington (1907–1972) was a politician who served as the Governor of Tennessee in the United States.
• Douglas Ellington (1886–1960) was an American architect. Architects are people who design buildings.
• Edward Leonard Ellington (1877–1967) was a high-ranking officer in the British Royal Air Force.

Other Meanings of Ellington

• Ellington (horse) was a famous Thoroughbred racehorse. He won a very important race called the Epsom Derby in 1856.
• Ellington (typeface) is a special kind of font, which is a style of letters and numbers used in writing. It was designed by Michael Harvey.
• Ellington Agricultural Center is a large center in Brentwood, Tennessee, in the U.S. It focuses on farming and agriculture.