Kenton

The name Kenton means "town of the royal landowner," and it originally referred to settlements or towns that were owned by the nobility or those with significant influence or wealth.

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Kenton is of Old English origin, deriving from two words: 'Coena,' a personal name, and 'tun,' meaning settlement or town. It translates directly to "Coena's town."

  • Popularity: 4,319th
  • Babies named Kenton in the US in 2023:
    Female: 0
    Male: 74
  • Nicknames: Ken, Kenny, K, Kent, Tony.
  • Full Names: Keneth, Kendrick, Kenneth, Kenton, Kentaro.
  • Famous Namesakes: Kenton Duty-Actor, Kenton Cool-Mountaineer, Kenton Nelson-Artist, Kenton Keith-Footballer, Kenton Beshore-Pastor.
  • Gender: Traditionally masculine, but can be unisex in modern usage
  • Numerology: The numerology number for Kenton is 7, which resonates with intellectual curiosity, spiritual enlightenment, and analytical minds. People with this number are often seekers of knowledge, introspective thinkers, and naturally intuitive.

Kenton is a relatively uncommon name in modern times, often chosen by parents seeking a unique yet traditional name. It experienced brief popularity in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century but remains relatively rare now.

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