ASHTON  

Gender: F
Origin: English
Meaning: "ash tree place"

Hot star Ashton Kutcher is pushing this unisex choice toward the boys' camp, but its variation Ashtyn is on the rise.

Nicknames & Variations:
Ashtynne, Ashtin, Ashtyn, Ashtine, Ashten

Ashton is being discussed in our message boards:

• Did I post this list before? Aussie Boy's Names 2009
• Many Multiples BNG
• What do you think of these unusual names- in the middle?
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• Opinions needed on two different names. Suggestions welcome.

Read Nameberry blog posts about Ashton:

• MIDDLE NAME SWITCHES: Meet David Jude Law & Olive Marie Osmond
• NEW NAMES IN THE CELEBRISPHERE
• TOP ENGLISH BOYS' NAMES
• ADDISON & EDISON: Girl-Boy Name Equality
• EMMA'S DAUGHTERS