TheNameDBMorton
MasculineMeaning
A settlement in a marsh or fen, from Old English elements meaning 'moor' and 'settlement.'
Etymology
The name derives from Old English 'mor' (moor, marsh) and 'tun' (settlement, town). It originated as a place name that became a surname and eventually a given name.
About the Name Morton
Morton is a traditional English name with geographical origins, commonly used as both a surname and given name. It carries a somewhat formal, old-fashioned character in contemporary usage.