Fulton

Masculine

Meaning

A settlement or town with a foul or muddy stream, or possibly derived from a personal name.

Etymology

Fulton is derived from Old English elements, possibly 'foul' (muddy) and 'tun' (settlement), or alternatively from a personal name combined with 'tun.' The name originated as a place name in Scotland and northern England.

About the Name Fulton

Fulton is primarily a Scottish and English surname that has occasionally been adopted as a given name. It is historically associated with Scottish families and has gained recognition through notable inventors and public figures.

Notable Bearers

Robert Fulton (American inventor and engineer) Hamilton Fish (though Fulton is less common as a given name)

Historical People Named Fulton

FULTON SHEEN

REVEREND

Fulton Lewis