Morton
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Morton
Morton derives from Old English and means "settlement by a moor" or "town on moorland," combining "mor" (moor) and "tun" (settlement/town).
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Etymology
Morton derives from Old English and means "settlement by a moor" or "town on moorland," combining "mor" (moor) and "tun" (settlement/town). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with notable historical bearers including Morton Feldman (composer) and various American political figures.
Morton currently ranks #9,407 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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