Norton - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Norton \n(o)-rton, nor-ton\ is of Old English and Old German origin, and its meaning is "northern town". Revived as a given name in the mid 19th century. Name of a comic character in the TV show "The Honeymooners".

Similar baby names are Gorton, Horton and Morton.

Norton is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Norton. Click here to compare Norton with related baby names.