Morton: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Settlement near a moor or marsh
Origin
Old English
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
MOR-tən

Morton is an Old English boy's name meaning “settlement near a moor or marsh”. It appears in our list of Edwardian Baby Boy Names With Classic Gravitas.

Meaning & Origin of Morton

Meaning: Settlement near a moor or marsh.

Origin: Old English.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Morton

MOR-tənIPA /ˈmɔːrtən/

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