Houghton

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English

"place in an enclosure"

Houghton Origin and Meaning

The name Houghton is a boy's name of English origin meaning "place in an enclosure".

A family name, a bit haughty.

Famous People Named Houghton

• Katharine Houghton Hepburn American actress.

The name Houghton in Pop Culture

• Katherine Houghton "Kate" Beckett character on TV's "Castle," named after Katharine Hepburn