English · Boy name
Milton
“mill town, settlement by the mill”
About the name Milton
Milton is derived from Old English mylen and tun, meaning ‘mill town’ or ‘settlement by the mill’. It was the name of many English villages and became a surname. John Milton, a renowned English poet, is a notable bearer, the author of Paradise Lost, published in the seventeenth century. As a given name Milton spread in the nineteenth century, partly in honor of the poet. Known bearers include the economist Milton Friedman and the comedian Milton Berle.
- Meaning
- mill town, settlement by the mill
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- MIL-tun(2 syl.)
Middle names for Milton
- Milton Edward
- Milton James
- Milton Charles
- Milton Henry
- Milton Thomas
Questions about Milton
- What does Milton mean?
- Milton is an English name meaning "mill town, settlement by the mill".
- How do you pronounce Milton?
- Milton is pronounced MIL-tun, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Milton?
- Variants of Milton include Milt.
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