EASTON  

Gender: M
Origin: English
Meaning: "east-facing place"

Popularity in 2008: #302

Stylish Ivy League-ish place and surname name, more modern than Weston, on its way up for both sexes. Part of the new direction baby names are taking, as in North and West. Used for her son by Jenna Elfman.

Nicknames & Variations:
Wastin, Esten

Easton is being discussed in our message boards:

• why is it so hard!?!?!
• Your absolute favorite boy name is...
• Please help us come up with middle names for Noah!
• Finally Our Top 5!! Please Vote
• How many kids do you want and what will you name them?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Easton:

• NEW SURNAME NAMES FOR BOYS
• BABY NAME TRENDS: Heading Up
• BOYS TO GIRLS--BABY NAME GENDER SWITCHES