Atherton - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Atherton \a-ther-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "town by the spring". Place name. The town of Atherton in Northern California is probably named after early settlers named Atherton.

A baby name that sounds like Atherton is Atworth.

Atherton is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#3842 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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