Milton - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Milton \m(i)-

is pronounced MIL-ton. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "mill town". Also possibly (Old English) "in the middle of three settlements". Used as given name from the early 19th century. Poet John Milton; comedian Milton Berle.

Milton has 6 variant forms: Milt, Miltie, Millton, Milten, Miltin and Mylton.

Baby names that sound like Milton are Maldon and Meldon.

Milton is a very common first name for men (#210 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#1225 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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