Sutton
A place name and surname meaning "south town" in Old English, now used as a given name.
Meaning and origin
Sutton originated as a surname derived from the names of numerous English towns, all of Old English origin, built from sūth meaning "south" and tūn meaning "town" or "settlement".
How to pronounce Sutton
| English (US) | SUT-un /ˈsʌtən/ |
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