Thornton
The meaning of Thornton is 'town of thorns' and the name is of English origin. According to its Irish roots, Thornton is an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Sceachain, meaning 'son of Sceachan'. Thornton can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. The name is commonly used as a first name and a surname, especially in Europe. A notable actor with this name is Billy Bob Thornton. Some of his best performances are in 'Goliath', 'Sling Blade' and 'Fargo'. His work has been honored with many prestigious awards such as an Academy Award for Best Writing and a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
place in the thorns
Origin
English
Numerology
T is for thoughtful, the caring you.
H is for hug, give one today!
O is for ornate, nothing plain here!
R is for relax, you know how!
N is for natural, the genuine side of you.
T is for treasure, of your friendship.
O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.
N is for nice, need I say more?
Lucky
Thornton lucky number is 7.
The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.
Famous People Named Thornton
- Thornton Niven Wilder American playwright
- Thornton Starr Lee American baseball player
- Thornton Waldo Burgess American children's author and conservationist
- Thornton Dial American painter
- Thornton Willis American painter
Thornton in Pop Culture
- John Thornton main character in Elizabeth Gaskell's "North and South"
- Thornton Wolff character in "The Sims 3" computer game
- Thorntons the name of a famous British chocolate company
