Thornton
BoyThornton is a boy's name of English origin meaning "Thorn bush settlement, from Old English thorn and tun.". It is pronounced THOR-tun. Today it is an uncommon name (popularity 68/100).
English origin · /THOR-tun/ · strong
Meaning: Thorn bush settlement, from Old English thorn and tun.
Insights
Most popular in the 1920s.
Today, Thornton is an uncommon name (popularity 68/100).
Frequently asked questions about Thornton
What does Thornton mean?
Thornton means "Thorn bush settlement, from Old English thorn and tun.". It is of English origin.
Is Thornton a boy or girl name?
Thornton is traditionally a boy's name.
How popular is Thornton?
Thornton is an uncommon name, with a popularity score of 68/100. It was most popular in the 1920s.
How is Thornton pronounced?
Thornton is pronounced THOR-tun.
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