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Origin: Norwegian

Meaning: Son of Ellis

Elison is a masculine name of Old English origin. Just as it sounds, it means “son of Ellis” and can also be spelled as Ellison. It boasts a selection of variations and can be linked to the Swedish Elisson and the Norwegian and Danish Eliassen. While it is quite traditional and sophisticated-sounding, it can be easily shortened to Eli and a doting nickname.