The baby name Creighton is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "KRAY-tun".
Creighton is English in Origin.
Creighton is a name of English origin that means "settlement by the creek". It is a locational surname that was derived from the Old English words "crecca" meaning "creek" and "tun" meaning "settlement". The name was first recorded in the 12th century in the form of "Cretington" and has since been used as a given name. Creighton is a rare name and is not commonly used in the United States.
The name Creighton is typically given to boys. It is pronounced KRAY-ton or KRY-ton. The name has two syllables and is easy to pronounce. The name has not been ranked in the top 1000 names for boys in the United States in recent years. However, it has been used by notable people such as Creighton Abrams, a United States Army general, and Creighton Hale, an American actor.
The name Creighton is composed of two elements, "crecca" meaning "creek" and "tun" meaning "settlement". The name is a locational surname that was given to people who lived near a creek or stream. The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century. Creighton is a unique and uncommon name that is perfect for parents who are looking for a name that is not too popular.
Creighton has the following similar or variant Names
- Craighton |
- Crichton |
- Creyton |
- Creyghton |
- Creyhton |
- Cryghton |
- Cryton |
- Crytton |
- Krayton |
- Kreyton |
- Kryghton |
- Kryton
Celebrities with the Name Creighton
Creighton Abrams Creighton Abrams was a highly ambitious and focused army general and tank commander who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War. He is best known for commanding the military in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972 and successfully completing the challenging task of |
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