Fenton

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Fenton Pronunciation

Fenton is pronounced FEN-tun /ˈfɛn.tən/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname, 'the settlement by the marsh/fen' (Old English fenn, 'marsh; fen', + tun, 'settlement')Low

In 30 seconds: The settlement by the marsh: Fenton is an English place-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom an English place/surname, 'the settlement by the marsh/fen' (Old English fenn, 'marsh; fen', + tun, 'settlement')

U.S. rank (2024)#7377 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,034

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Fenton comes from an English place/surname, 'the settlement by the marsh/fen' (Old English fenn, 'marsh; fen', + tun, 'settlement'). A crisp, modern name (said 'FEN-tun'; nickname Fen).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, the-settlement-by-the-marsh at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Fenton is an English place/surname, 'the settlement by the marsh/fen' (Old English fenn, 'marsh', + tun, 'settlement') — a crisp, modern surname-name (said 'FEN-tun').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Fenton — English place-name

Variations

FentunFennton

Nicknames

Fen

Themes & Styles

English Surname-name Place-name

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How do you pronounce Fenton?

Fenton is pronounced FEN-tun (/ˈfɛn.tən/). Press play above to hear Fenton said aloud.

How do you say Fenton?

Fenton is said FEN-tun (/ˈfɛn.tən/). Press play above to hear Fenton said aloud.

What does the name Fenton mean?

Fenton is an English place/surname, 'the settlement by the marsh/fen'.

Is Fenton a boy or girl name?

Fenton is a boy's name.

How popular is Fenton?

Fenton is a rare name in the U.S.