Names That Mean Fortified
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Walton
English
"fortified town"
Slightly more modern than Walter, but only just.
Burgess
English
"inhabitant of a fortified town"
Related to the word bourgeois; actor Burgess Meredith put this surname in first place.
Sherry
Phonetic variation of French Cheri; also a Spanish fortified wine
Peppy cheerleader name of the 1960s and 70s that's sure to evoke the Four Seasons song of that name.
Burton
English
"fortified enclosure"
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…
Berton
English
"fortified town"
Locke
English
"enclosure or fortified place"
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…
Waltine
Variation of Walton, English
"fortified town"
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…
