The baby name Houghtan is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "HAW-tun".
Houghtan is English in Origin.
Houghtan is a rare and unique name that is of English origin. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "hoh" meaning "ridge" and "tun" meaning "settlement or enclosure". Therefore, the name Houghtan means "settlement on a ridge". The name is not very common and is not ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States.
The gender of the name Houghtan is masculine. It is a name that is not commonly used and is considered to be quite rare. The pronunciation of Houghtan is "HAW-tan". The name is made up of two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
There is not much historical information available about the name Houghtan. However, it is believed to have originated in England and may have been used as a surname before being used as a first name. The name has not gained much popularity over the years, but it is still a unique and interesting name that can be a great choice for parents looking for a name that is not commonly used.