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Linton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "linton" is "from the flax enclosure", and is used often for "boys".

Name
linton
Meaning
from the flax enclosure
Pronunciation
lin-tən
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Linton Name Details

The name Linton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words 'lin', meaning flax, and 'tun', meaning enclosure or settlement. It was originally used as a surname to denote someone who lived near a flax field or enclosure. Linton has been used as a given name since the 19th century and is mainly used for boys.

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