Paxton
From an English place name meaning Pœcc's town, where Pœcc is an Old English name of unknown origin.
Meaning and origin
Paxton originated as a place name in northern England, built from an Old English personal name Pœcc combined with -ton, the suffix indicating a settlement or estate.
How to pronounce Paxton
| English (US) | PAK-stun /ˈpækstən/ |
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