Hinton
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hinton
The given name 'Hinton' is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning "high settlement" or "enclosure on a hill," derived from Old English *hēah* (high) and *tūn* (enclosure, settlement).
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Etymology
The given name 'Hinton' is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning "high settlement" or "enclosure on a hill," derived from Old English *hēah* (high) and *tūn* (enclosure, settlement). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and notable historical context includes the English philosopher and mathematician Charles Hinton (1853–1907), known for his work on higher dimensions.
Hinton currently ranks #13,000 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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