Thornton Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Thornton Name at a Glance

Name	Thornton
Meaning	Town of thorns. Thorn variants are English surnames occasionally used as given names.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Thornton Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Thornton means “Town of thorns. Thorn variants are English surnames occasionally used as given names”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Thornton Name Origin

Our database records Thornton under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Thornton a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Thornton is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Thornton

When considering Thornton for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.