Beethoven wrote a piece of music by that name.

Wellington High School - New Zealand -'s motto is 'Excellence in Learning'.

The word "Wellington" likely entered the English language due to its association with Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington. His victory at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 made him a prominent figure, leading to his name being used for various things, such as wellington boots and the beef wellington dish.

Wellington Adams has written:

'Lyrics of an humble birth' -- subject(s): Accessible book

The Duke of Wellington strongly disapproved of sensationalizing his victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. His own account of the battle was geared to not make the battle a piece of literature or a historic event. He had always maintained a disdain for sensationalizing battles where thousands of men were killed.Despite Wellington's wishes, the battle became just the opposite. And, it gave glory to the Duke who sought to avoid the fame it bestowed upon him.