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Horton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "horton" is "from the surname which meant 'dirty or muddy farm' in old english.", and is used often for "primarily used as a masculine name.".

Name
horton
Meaning
from the surname which meant 'dirty or muddy farm' in old english.
Pronunciation
hor-tən
Used for
primarily used as a masculine name.
Syllables
2

Horton Name Details

The surname Horton originated as a locational name for someone who lived in a place called Horton in various regions of England. It can also be derived from the Old English words 'horh' meaning 'dirt' or 'mud', and 'tūn' meaning 'farm' or 'settlement'. The name Horton gained popularity as a given name due to its association with Horton the Elephant, a character created by Dr. Seuss in his book 'Horton Hears a Who!'

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