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Sutton is a given name of English origin, a transferred use of a surname and place name meaning "from the southern homestead".
from the southern homestead
A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.
Explore how the popularity of Sutton has changed over the last two decades.
Sutton is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English words 'suð' (south) and 'tun' (settlement or farmstead), hence meaning 'south farm'. It was historically a place name and later adopted as a given name, often for boys, though its usage for girls has significantly increased in recent decades. The name's association with a pleasant, pastoral meaning has contributed to its growing popularity as a modern, unisex given name.
Sutton Foster, Sutton Griggs, Sutton Stracke
Sut, T
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