Tilton
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tilton
Tilton is an English surname derived from Old English elements "til" (possibly meaning "unstable" or "precarious") and "tun" (meaning "settlement" or "enclosure"), literally translating to "settlement on unstable ground" or similar descriptive place-name.
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Etymology
Tilton is an English surname derived from Old English elements "til" (possibly meaning "unstable" or "precarious") and "tun" (meaning "settlement" or "enclosure"), literally translating to "settlement on unstable ground" or similar descriptive place-name. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious affiliation, though it has historical roots in medieval English geography and settlement naming conventions.
Tilton currently ranks #13,888 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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