Templeton - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Templeton \t(e)-mple-

is pronounced TEM-pel-tun. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "temple settlement". Place name that refers to the medieval priories and settlements of the Knights Templar, a military religious order. Also the name of the rat in "Charlotte's Web".

Templeton has 3 variant forms: Temp, Temple and Templeten.

Baby names that sound like Templeton are Templer and Templar.

Templeton is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2406 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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