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The Name Burton - Origin and Meaning of Burton
  



The Name Burton - Origin and Meaning of Burton


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Burton

Old English

Usage of the Name Burton

English

Meaning of the Name Burton

The name Burton comes from a surname, which is derived from a place name meaning "fortified town", "fortified settlement" in Old English.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Burton Rascoe (1892 - 1957), an American journalist, editor, and literary critic; Burton "Burt" Reynolds (born 1936), an American actor. Bearers of the surname include Richard Burton (1925 - 1984), a Welsh actor; Tim Burton (born 1958), an American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

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