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The Name Morton - Origin and Meaning of Morton
  



The Name Morton - Origin and Meaning of Morton


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Morton

Old English

Usage of the Name Morton

English

Meaning of the Name Morton

The name Morton comes from a surname, which is derived from a place name meaning "settlement on a moor" in Old English.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Morton Gould (1913 - 1996), an American composer, conductor, and pianist; Morton Feldman (1926 - 1987), an American composer; Morton Downey (1932 - 2001), an American singer, songwriter, and talk show host.
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