Eldon

Meaning of Eldon

Eldon (pronounced EL-dən) springs from Old English roots that conjure the image of an “elder tree hill,” a place where wise old trees watch over rolling pastures. The name first gained favour in Britain—think of Lord Eldon, a storied Lord Chancellor—and crossed the Atlantic with quiet confidence, never flashy yet always present. In the United States it rode a gentle crest in the mid-20th century, cresting near rank 500, and even today about sixty little Eldons arrive each year, keeping the name’s flame aglow like a diya at dusk. Its sound is crisp but friendly, equal parts scholarly and down-to-earth, the sort of name that fits as comfortably in a corporate boardroom as at a backyard cricket match. Eldon’s botanical meaning lends it an eco-chic aura, while pop-culture fans may smile at Eldon Tyrell of Blade Runner fame. Altogether, Eldon offers parents a vintage gem—rooted, reliable and quietly radiant—with just enough quirk to raise an eyebrow and a smile.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as EL-dən (/ˈɛl.dən/)

• Alden
• Elden
• Holden
• Eldric
• Walden
• Elton
• Eldwin