TheNameDBThornton
MasculineMeaning
Settlement with thorn bushes, derived from Old English elements for thorn and settlement.
Etymology
From Old English 'thorn' (the plant) and 'tun' (settlement or village), originally referring to a place where thorn bushes grew. The name became established as both a place name and surname before adoption as a given name.
About the Name Thornton
Thornton is primarily used as a surname but has been adopted as a given name, particularly in American usage. It carries associations with nature and English heritage.