Newton

Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈnuː.tən/, /ˈnjuː.tən/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "new town" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the English physicist Isaac Newton (1643-1727).

Related Names

RootNewton (surname)
DiminutiveNewt

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Entry updated June 13, 2019