Preston
From a place name meaning "priest's town" in Old English.
Meaning and origin
Preston derives from an English surname originally created from a place name, combining Old English preost (priest) and tun (town or settlement).
How to pronounce Preston
| English (US) | PRES-tun /ˈprɛstən/ |
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