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Meaning of the Name Thornton

Updated November 3, 2024 by Jennifer M.

Thornton

Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: From The Thorny Town

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What is the meaning of the name Thornton?

The name Thornton is primarily a male name of English origin that means From The Thorny Town.

Thornton Wilder, author/playwright

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