Creighton: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Border settlement
Origin
Scottish (from Crichton)
Pronunciation
KRAY-tən

Creighton is a Scottish (from Crichton) name used for both boys and girls meaning “border settlement”. It appears in our list of 200+ Southern Gothic Baby Names With Dark Charm and Romance.

Meaning & Origin of Creighton

Meaning: Border settlement.

Origin: Scottish (from Crichton).

How to Pronounce Creighton

KRAY-tənIPA /ˈkreɪtən/

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