The baby name Shipton is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "ship-tun".
Shipton is English in Origin.
Shipton is a name of English origin that means "sheep farmstead". It is a locational surname that was given to people who lived in or near a place called Shipton. The name is derived from the Old English words "sceap" meaning "sheep" and "tun" meaning "farmstead" or "enclosure". Shipton is also the name of several places in England, including a village in Oxfordshire and a town in Shropshire.
The history of the name Shipton can be traced back to the 11th century when it was first recorded as a surname. It was a common name among the farming communities in England, particularly in the areas where sheep farming was prevalent. The name has also been associated with several notable people throughout history, including the English explorer Richard Shipton who was part of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953.
Shipton is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used as a surname than a first name. The pronunciation of Shipton is SHIP-tun. The name is composed of two elements, "ship" and "ton", which both have their own meanings. The first element "ship" refers to sheep, while the second element "ton" refers to a farmstead or enclosure. The name Shipton is a great choice for parents who are looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.
Shipton has the following similar or variant Names
- Shipton |
- Schipton |
- Schypton |
- Shypton |
- Shipston |
- Shipstone |
- Shippen |
- Schippen |
- Schipper |
- Schipperen |
- Schipperinck |
- Schipperus |
- Schipperijn |
- Schipperke |
- Schipperkes |
- Schipperman |
- Schippermann |
- Schippern |
- Schippernaar