Fenton - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Fenton \f(e)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "settlement on the marsh". Place name.

Baby names that sound like Fenton are Fintan, Vinton, Winton and Wynton. Other similar baby names are Benton, Felton, Kenton and Renton.

Fenton is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1960 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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