Name meaning
Norton
may mean “north town”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English
- Say it
- NOR-ton
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Norton comes from an English surname taken from place names meaning north town. The explanation is not certain.
Roots
Old English norþ (north) + tūn (town) (uncertain).
Where it is used
A surname turned first name.
Norton name FAQ
What does the name Norton mean?
Norton may mean “north town”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old English norþ (north) + tūn (town) (uncertain).
Where does the name Norton come from?
Norton is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English families.
How do you pronounce Norton?
Norton is usually pronounced NOR-ton.
Is Norton a boy's or a girl's name?
Norton is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, 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.