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Boy Name English · European

Thornton

Pronunciation /THORNT-on/

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“settlement”

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The Seeker
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GenderBoy
OriginEuropean
Starting soundTh
Numerology7 · The Seeker
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Meaning of Thornton

Thornton is a boy name of European origin, popular among English families. It means “thorn bush settlement”.

Thornton's Style

European English Timeless Long Boy

Thornton at a Glance

Popularity
76/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
24/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Thornton is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Thornton Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#90#117#1432015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#90

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Tho Thor Thoy Thornto Thornt

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Thornton Name Profile

Meaningsettlement
OriginEnglish · European
GenderBoy Name
First LetterT
Letters8
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score76/100

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