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Slayton
Pronounced SLAY-tun /ˈsleɪ.tən/High
Meaning: From an English surname and place name — variously 'the settlement by the sloe trees' and 'the sheep farm' (from Old English slah, 'sloe', or scelf, plus tun, 'a settlement'); routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Slayton comes from an English surname and place name — variously 'the settlement by the sloe trees' (Old English slah, 'sloe') and 'the sheep farm', plus tun, 'a settlement' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'SLAY-tun'; nickname Slay).
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-sloe-tree-settlement at the root, and modern.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Slayton mean?
Slayton is an English surname/place — variously 'the sloe-tree settlement' and 'the sheep farm'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Slayton?
It's said SLAY-tun /ˈsleɪ.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Slayton a boy or girl name?
Slayton is a boy's name.
How popular is Slayton?
Slayton is a rare name in the U.S.