Orton

English

"gray settlement"

Orton Origin and Meaning

The name Orton is a boy's name.

Orton is a masculine name with English origins, derived from Old English elements meaning 'settlement on the ridge' or 'hill settlement.' Originally a surname and place name found throughout England, it has occasionally transitioned to use as a first name. Orton carries a distinguished, scholarly tone and projects strength through its short, crisp sound. The name may be familiar to some through wrestling personality Randy Orton or literary figure Joe Orton, though it remains uncommon as a first name. Parents might choose Orton for its distinctive character and English heritage, appreciating its uncommon status while maintaining familiar sounds. It fits with the trend of repurposing surnames as given names while offering more uniqueness than popular options like Mason or Jackson.

Famous People Named Orton

• Orton Whipple Hungerford Jr., birth name of Ty Hardin, American actor
• Orton Caswell "Cas" Walker American politician and TV personality
• Orton Edgar Ching'oli Chirwa Malawian politician and activist