Norton as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Norton

What is the meaning of the name Norton ?

The baby name Norton is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NOR-tən (British: /ˈnɔːtən/, American: /ˈnɔːrtən/).

Norton is English in Origin.

Norton is an English habitational surname-turned-given name from Old English north + tūn, meaning “north farm/settlement” or “north town.” Dozens of places called Norton across England (many recorded in the Domesday Book) generated the surname; early spellings include Nortone and de Norton. As a byname it marked someone who lived at, or came from, the northern farm or a settlement situated to the north of a larger manor.

As a first name, Norton followed the 19th‑century British and American fashion for transferring sturdy surnames to the cradle. It saw modest use into the mid‑20th century and remains uncommon yet familiar today. Notable bearers include author Norton Juster and industrialist Norton Simon. Variant spellings are rare (Norten, Nortone survive mainly in records); related choices include North, Norwood, and Norville. Informal nicknames include Nort or North. Gender is predominantly masculine.