The baby name Skipton is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "skip-tun".
Skipton is English and Old English in Origin.
Skipton is a name of English origin that means "sheep town". It is derived from the Old English words "sceap" meaning sheep and "tun" meaning town or settlement. Skipton is also the name of a market town in North Yorkshire, England, which has a long history dating back to the 11th century. The town is known for its medieval castle, which was built in the 14th century and is now a popular tourist attraction.
As a given name, Skipton is rare and is more commonly used as a surname. It is considered a unisex name, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls. The pronunciation of Skipton is SKIP-tun, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name has not been ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States or the United Kingdom in recent years.
The name Skipton is composed of two elements, "sceap" and "tun". The first element, "sceap", is related to the modern English word "sheep" and is often used in place names in areas where sheep farming was once prevalent. The second element, "tun", is a common element in English place names and refers to a town or settlement. Together, Skipton means "sheep town" and reflects the town's history as a center of the wool trade.