Meaning: Marsh settlement
The story
Fenton comes from an English surname based on a place name meaning marsh town. Its meaning refers to the landscape around a settlement, rather than a modern invented virtue.
Nicknames
- Fen
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
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Origins
Fenton comes from English.
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