Molton
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Molton
The name Molton is derived from Old English elements "mol" (mold/soil) and "tun" (settlement/enclosure), meaning "settlement on moldy or soft ground." It originated as an English place name that subsequently became used as a surname and given name, primarily in English-speaking cultures with no particular religious significance.
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Etymology
The name Molton is derived from Old English elements "mol" (mold/soil) and "tun" (settlement/enclosure), meaning "settlement on moldy or soft ground." It originated as an English place name that subsequently became used as a surname and given name, primarily in English-speaking cultures with no particular religious significance.
Molton currently ranks #4,769 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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