Name meaning
Newton
may mean “new town”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, American
- Say it
- NOO-ton
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Newton comes from an English surname taken from place names meaning new town. Its use as a first name grew after Isaac Newton.
Roots
Old English nīwe (new) + tūn (town) (uncertain).
Where it is used
A surname turned first name.
Newton name FAQ
What does the name Newton mean?
Newton may mean “new town”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old English nīwe (new) + tūn (town) (uncertain).
Where does the name Newton come from?
Newton is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Newton?
Newton is usually pronounced NOO-ton.
Is Newton a boy's or a girl's name?
Newton is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.