Afton
Old English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Afton
The name 'Afton' is of Old English origin, meaning "from Afton" or "evening," derived from a place name in Scotland or the Old English word *æfen* for "evening." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably in Scotland and the United States, with historical context including its appearance in Robert Burns' poem "Sweet Afton" and as a surname in early American records.
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Etymology
The name 'Afton' is of Old English origin, meaning "from Afton" or "evening," derived from a place name in Scotland or the Old English word *æfen* for "evening." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably in Scotland and the United States, with historical context including its appearance in Robert Burns' poem "Sweet Afton" and as a surname in early American records.
Afton currently ranks #3,519 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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