English · Boy name
Clayton
“town by the clay”
About the name Clayton
The name Clayton is derived from the Old English elements ‘clæg’ meaning ‘clay’ and ‘tun’ meaning ‘town’ or ‘settlement’. It originally referred to someone who lived near a settlement built on clay soil. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and has various notable bearers, including Clayton Moore, the actor known for portraying the Lone Ranger. It is commonly used in English-speaking countries.
- Meaning
- town by the clay
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- CLAY-ton(2 syl.)
Middle names for Clayton
- Clayton James
- Clayton Alexander
- Clayton Michael
- Clayton Thomas
- Clayton William
Questions about Clayton
- What does Clayton mean?
- Clayton is an English name meaning "town by the clay".
- How do you pronounce Clayton?
- Clayton is pronounced CLAY-ton, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Clayton?
- Variants of Clayton include Clayten.
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