Names That Mean Fortified

  1. Locke
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "enclosure or fortified place"
    • Description:

      Usually adding an e to the end of a name makes it more feminine, but Locke is at most recent count used only for baby boys. Still, this stylishly strong one-syllable name is theoretically gender-neutral.
  2. Burton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "fortified enclosure"
    • Description:

      Burton originated as a habitation surname that now feels like a appropriate first. Actor Richard Burton, two-time husband of Elizabeth Taylor, was the most famous bearer. Burtie makes an adorable short form.
  3. Sherry
    • Origin:

      Phonetic variation of French Cheri; also a Spanish fortified wine
    • Description:

      Peppy cheerleader name of the 1960s and 70s that's sure to evoke the Four Seasons song of that name.
  4. Walton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "fortified town"
    • Description:

      Slightly more modern than Walter, but only just.
  5. Waltine
    • Origin:

      Variation of Walton, English
    • Meaning:

      "fortified town"
    • Description:

      This practically one-of-a-kind name received national attention when Waltine Nauta, an aide of Donald Trump, was indicted along with the former president. Nauta, who goes by Walt, is originally from Guam.
  6. Berton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "fortified town"
  7. Burgess
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "inhabitant of a fortified town"
    • Description:

      Related to the word bourgeois; actor Burgess Meredith put this surname in first place.

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