Liston
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Liston
Liston is derived from the Old English elements "lis" (meaning enclosure or court) and "tun" (meaning settlement or town), literally meaning "settlement by an enclosure" or "court town." The name has Anglo-Saxon roots and evolved as a locational surname in England.
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Etymology
Liston is derived from the Old English elements "lis" (meaning enclosure or court) and "tun" (meaning settlement or town), literally meaning "settlement by an enclosure" or "court town." The name has Anglo-Saxon roots and evolved as a locational surname in England.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and Ireland, with notable historical figures including boxer Sonny Liston (1932–1970), one of the most recognized bearers of the name in the modern era.
Liston currently ranks #11,802 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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