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Lawton

Lawton is a strong name that is generally used to name boys. The name has a fascinating origin, one that goes all the way to England. The name comes from old English. The meaning of Lawton is a hill town. It was during the years of the old Anglo-Saxon tribes who lived in the region. The name Lawton comes from the Anglo-Saxon word hlaw tun, which was the surname for the family that lived on the farm on top of a hill between Cheshire and Herefordshire. It also means a hill town. Hlaw tun would eventually become Laughton, as records show a parish named Laughton in the area. This would eventually become Lawton, a name that is seen commonly all across England. Following this, the original Lawton family moved to Ireland, and then when thousands of families were attracted to the prospect of the New World, the Lawtons would follow. During this time, the name Lawton grew incredibly popular all over America. As the decades passed, the surname Lawton would eventually transition into the first name with a trend that adapted surnames into first names. Lawton was part of this trend and has subsequently become of the most famous names in the United States of America. 

Gender

Boy

Origin

American place name

Numerology

L is for luster, your shine.

A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.

W is for wisdom, you acquire with age.

T is for treat, that you always are.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

N is for nice, need I say more?

Lucky

Lawton lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Lawton

  • Christopher John "Chris" Weitz American film director
  • Christopher Roy "Chris" Sutton English footballer
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