Littleton

Littleton Origin and Meaning

The name Littleton is a boy's name.

Littleton is a masculine name of English origin that began as a geographical surname referring to someone from any of several places named Littleton in England. These place names typically combined 'little' with 'ton' (meaning town or settlement), describing a small township. As a first name, Littleton is extremely rare, maintaining an air of distinction and uniqueness. It carries associations with English heritage and may appeal to parents seeking a sophisticated, uncommon name with historical connections. The name has an aristocratic quality reminiscent of English landed gentry, as several notable families with the Littleton surname have held titles of nobility throughout British history. Despite its reference to something small, the name conveys a sense of dignity and traditional English character.

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Famous People Named Littleton

  • Littleton Ernest Groom
    Australian politician
  • Littleton Waller Tazewell
    U.S. Senator and 26th Governor of Virginia
  • Littleton "Tony" Waller Tazewell Waller
    U.S. Marine Corps general, grandson of Littleton Tazewell
  • Littleton Purnell Dennis
    U.S. Congressman from Maryland
  • Littleton Kirkpatrick
    U.S. Congressman from New Jersey
  • Littleton Wilde Moore
    U.S. Congressman from Texas
  • Littleton Powys
    English Justice of the King's Bench
  • Littleton Fowler
    American college baseball pitcher