Eilgin
e(i)-lgin,
eil-gin
Origin:Gaelic
Meaning:High-minded, intelligent; Little Ireland; Stranger
Eilgin is a gender-neutral name and an alternate spelling of Elgin. Stemming from several roots, Elgin is mostly recognized in the US as a last name of British origin. Possibly meaning "high-minded" and "intelligent," Elgin passes these lofty endearments to Eilgin. This name is linked to the Elgin Marbles, a collection of sculptures taken from the Greek Parthenon by the Earl of Elgin while serving as the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Less controversial is Elgin's Gaelic origin, where it's used as a Scottish surname from the word Eilginn and means "little Ireland." Eilgin may also stem from the Turkish word and nickname elgin, meaning "stranger," inviting your kiddo to make friends and be curious about the world around them.
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Sources
Behind the Name, Elgin, February 2020
Ancestry, Elgin Family History
WordSense Dictionary, Elgin
EBSCO, Elgin Marbles
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