Elgin is a name with rich historical and cultural significance. Originating from the Gaelic name Ailgen, meaning "noble, " it has been used as both a given name and a surname. The name Elgin has Scottish and English roots, derived from the Old English word "eald, " meaning "old, " and the Gaelic word "dun, " meaning "hill. " It has also been associated with nobility, particularly in Scotland, where the Earl of Elgin is a title linked to historical figures like Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, who acquired the famous Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in Greece.
