Son of Hudde; son of Hugh
Name Profile
Colton
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Colton.
Primary meaning
From Old English "col" + "tūn" meaning coal town
Pronunciation: KOHL-tən
Profile summary
Popular modern American name. The current meaning shown for this name is From Old English "col" + "tūn" meaning coal town. The catalog pronunciation is listed as KOHL-tən. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Colton. Colton appears in boy naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Colton is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as From Old English "col" + "tūn" meaning coal town.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Colton is grouped as a modern boy name. Related forms for this profile include Colton. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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