Gorton - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Gorton \g(o)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "settlement near the wedge-shaped piece of land". Also possibly a respelling of Gordon.

Gorton has 1 variant form: Gorten.

For more information, see also the related name Garton.

Baby names that sound like Gorton are Gorden and Gordan.

Gorton is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#7904 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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