Paynton
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Paynton
Paynton is an English surname derived from the Old English elements "paega" (peacock) and "tun" (settlement or enclosure), meaning "peacock settlement" or "settlement where peacocks are kept." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious affiliation and limited notable historical documentation.
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Etymology
Paynton is an English surname derived from the Old English elements "paega" (peacock) and "tun" (settlement or enclosure), meaning "peacock settlement" or "settlement where peacocks are kept." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious affiliation and limited notable historical documentation.
Paynton currently ranks #4,688 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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