Denton
English
"valley town"
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Denton Origin and Meaning
The name Denton is a boy's name meaning "valley town".
Denton has never been extremely popular but maintains a steady, modest usage throughout English-speaking countries. The name conveys a sense of reliability and strength, with its strong consonant sounds and traditional English resonance. It appeals to parents looking for a less common name that still sounds familiar and professional. Historically, the name gained some recognition through various notable individuals, including towns named Denton in Texas and elsewhere. It can make an honor name for grandpa Dennis.
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- Famous People Named Denton
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Denton Rank in US Top 1000
Famous People Named Denton
- Denton True "Cy" YoungAmerican baseball pitcher
- Denton Arthur CooleyAmerican surgeon who first implanted a total artificial heart
- Denton Dennis LakeAmerican politician from New York
- James Thomas DentonAmerican actor
The name Denton in Pop Culture
- Bryan Dentoncharacter in musical and film "Newsies"
- J.C Dentoncharacter in video game "Deus Ex"
- Dentonsetting for film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
- DentonTexas, USA