ATHERTON  

Gender: F
Origin: English surname and place-name

A rather formal British surname that originated as a place name in the county of Lancashire.

Atherton is being discussed in our message boards:

• Drop two, add one (boys)
• Long Baby Name Game--MULTIPLE GENERATIONS!
• Giant Family! Have fun!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Atherton:

• BOYS TO GIRLS--BABY NAME GENDER SWITCHES