Townsend: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Dweller at the edge of town
Origin
English (surname, topographic)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
TOWN-zend

Townsend is an English (surname, topographic) boy's name meaning “dweller at the edge of town”. It appears in our list of 200+ Modern Boy Names for Girls (That Will Surprise You).

Meaning & Origin of Townsend

Meaning: Dweller at the edge of town.

Origin: English (surname, topographic).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Townsend

TOWN-zendIPA /ˈtaʊnzənd/

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