Colton

Colton Meaning & Origin

About Colton
The name Colton is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English words "col," meaning "coal," and "tun," meaning "town" or "settlement." Therefore, the name Colton can be interpreted as "coal town" or "settlement near the coal mines." It is often associated with strength, resilience, and a hardworking nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Colton are male.

Colton Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊltən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colton in Braille

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

The name Colton in braille

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

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

The name Colton in sign language

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