Burton

Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɜɹ.tən/(American English) /ˈbɜː.tən/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "fortified town" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was Richard Burton (1821-1890), an explorer of Africa and Asia.

Related Names

RootBurton (surname)
DiminutiveBurt

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   simple   serious  

Categories

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Entry updated April 23, 2024