Given name & surname
Elling
“the son of a nobleman”
In Norwegian use, Elling has a related form in Erling. One English interpretation is “the son of a nobleman.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
In Norwegian use, Elling has a related form in Erling. One English interpretation is “the son of a nobleman.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
In Norwegian use, Elling has a related form in Erling. An origin associated with Erling is English.
Explained through its name family
Elling’s family of names
Elling has a surname derivative in ELLINGSEN. In Norwegian usage, Elling has a related form in Erling.
Inner ring: nicknames and forms · outer: across languages.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Across languages 1
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
People named Elling
- Elling HolstNorwegian mathematician (1849–1915)
- Elling CarlsenNorwegian sailor1819–1900
- Elling EielsenAmerican minister (1804–1883)
- Elling RønesNorwegian cross country skier (1882-1965)
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