Milton

Milton Meaning & Origin

About Milton
The name Milton is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English words "mill" meaning "mill" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the name Milton can be interpreted as "settlement by the mill" or "town near the mill." It is a surname turned given name that gained popularity in the 19th century. Milton is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, creativity, and a strong sense of justice.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Milton are male.

Milton Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 L T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɪltən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Milton in Braille

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

The name Milton in braille

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

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

The name Milton in sign language

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