At a Glance
- Origin
- Old English (place name)
- Pronunciation
- BER-ling-tən
Burlington is an Old English (place name) name. It appears in our list of 175+ State-Inspired Baby Names as American as They Come.
Meaning & Origin of Burlington
Origin: Old English (place name).
A common claim: "Baldhere's town" Actually: "Baldhere's town" isn't confirmed. At least one Burlington, in Newfoundland, traces instead to Bridlington, Yorkshire.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Burlington
BER-ling-tənIPA /ˈbɜːɹlɪŋtən/
Popularity of Burlington
Burlington doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Burlington
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Lowell · Bennington · Montpelier · Keene · Ipswich · Dover
