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Morton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "morton" is "from the town near the moor", and is used often for "boys".

Name
morton
Meaning
from the town near the moor
Pronunciation
mawr-tən
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Morton Name Details

The name Morton is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English elements 'mor' meaning 'moor, marsh' and 'tun' meaning 'town or settlement'. The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages when it was commonly used as a surname to identify individuals living near or from a town near a moor or marsh.

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