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Origin and Meaning of Thornton

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Thornton

Old English

Meaning of Thornton

The name Thornton comes from a surname, which is derived from a place name meaning "thorn settlement" in Old English.

Famous bearers

A bearer is Thornton Wilder (1897 - 1975), an American playwright and novelist.

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