Shelton

Meaning

Settlement on a shelf or ledge; a place name.

Etymology

Shelton is derived from Old English 'scylf' meaning 'shelf' or 'ledge' combined with 'tun' meaning 'settlement' or 'town'. The name originated as a topographical place name in England.

About the Name Shelton

Shelton is primarily an English place name and surname that has occasionally been used as a given name. The name carries associations with English geography and has been used in modern contexts as a first name.

Notable Bearers

Historical People Named Shelton