Creighton

Creighton Meaning & Origin

About Creighton
The name "Creighton" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "creoda" meaning "clay" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the name Creighton can be interpreted to mean "settlement or enclosure made of clay." It is a surname that has been used as a given name and is often associated with individuals who are practical, down-to-earth, and have a strong connection to their roots.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Creighton are male.

Creighton Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.88% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CAGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C6020305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EY1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkreΙͺtΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Creighton in Braille

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

The name Creighton in braille

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

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

The name Creighton in sign language

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