Norton

The meaning of Norton is 'north town', and the name is of English origin. It is derived from the old English word 'noro' meaning north and 'tun' meaning enclosure settlement. In Irish, it is the altered form of Naughton which is mostly used as a surname. In the 18th century, Norton was used as a family name. In 1840, New York was highly populated with Norton families. Men and women of Norton families used to work as farmers and teachers. For an American named Norton, some less common occupations were clerks or stenographers. In Great Britain, Norton is the 660th most common surname and is most found in Lancashire. A famous name association includes Andre Alice Norton who was an American writer of fantasy and science fiction. She was awarded The Gandalf Grand Master Award for fantasy writing and made history as the first woman to win this award. She has been placed into the science fiction and fantasy hall of fame. Another famous associate is Anne Norton, a professor of comparative literature and political science. Currently, she sits as chairperson of the Department of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania. She has written some informative masterpieces as part of her contribution towards political science.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

northern town

Origin

English

Numerology

N is for nice, need I say more?

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

R is for radiant, it’s your personality!

T is for treasure, that of your friendship.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

Lucky

Norton lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Norton

• Sally Margaret Field American actress
• Sally Anne Struthers American actress
• Selima Hill British poet
• Selima Sfar Tunisian tennis player
• Selima Rahman Bangladeshi politician