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Klayton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "klayton" is "variant spelling of clayton, derived from a surname meaning 'clay settlement' or 'town on clay'", and is used often for "primarily used as a masculine name".

Name
klayton
Meaning
variant spelling of clayton, derived from a surname meaning 'clay settlement' or 'town on clay'
Pronunciation
klay-tən
Used for
primarily used as a masculine name
Syllables
2

Klayton Name Details

Klayton is a modern variant of the name Clayton, which originated from an English surname. The surname Clayton derives from the Old English words 'claeg' meaning 'clay' and 'tun' meaning 'settlement' or 'town,' indicating a person who lived in or near a clay settlement. The name has been in use as a given name since the late 19th century and gained popularity in the United States in the 20th century.

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