Baby Names
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Winton
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A number of “W†names have been seeing a resurgence of popularity recently: Wyatt, Winston, Waylon. Your son will stand out with the strong, masculine name Winton, which is usually defined as meaning “friend’s town†or “friend’s settlement.†Winton is derived from an Old English surname and hasn’t seen any real popularity in the US for a century, and even then it was far from widespread. For variety, the name can also be spelled with a “y†(Wynton); this variation is slightly more popular, but not by much. Music buffs will like utilizing a name that pays homage to a handful of old-time songs.
