Caton

Caton Meaning & Origin

About Caton
The name "Caton" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "caten," meaning "a chain." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, as chains were commonly produced by these professions. The name "Caton" signifies strength, craftsmanship, and the ability to connect and bind things together, reflecting the skills and qualities associated with the occupation.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Caton are male.

Caton Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkætən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caton in Braille

Here's how to represent Caton in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Caton in braille

How to Spell the Name Caton in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Caton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Caton in sign language

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