Canton

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
As a given name, Canton does not have a clear meaning. Its origins and usage have contributed to different interpretations and meanings over time.
Pronunciation
CAN-ten
Canton is typically pronounced as KAN-tən.
Popularity
Canton is not ranked in the top 1000 names for boys or girls in the United States or any other major countries in the world.

cartoon of the name Canton
Cartoon of Canton

Canton Name meanings & History

The name Canton has several possible origins. It could be derived from the English word for a division or district, or it could be a variant of the French name Cantoné, meaning "song". Canton can also be a surname of Chinese origin. As a given name, Canton does not have a clear meaning. Its origins and usage have contributed to different interpretations and meanings over time. Canton is used primarily as a given name for boys. It can be used as a first name or a middle name, and it is suitable for parents who are looking for an unusual name that is not overly feminine or masculine.

Zodiac Sign of Canton: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Canton:

C: Copycat,Clever,Cute,Curious,Choice,Candid,Chatty

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious,Angry

N: Nagging,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nice,Nutrition,Nervous,Neat

T: Testy,Truth,Tireless,Tacky,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Talkative

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive

Canton is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Rough name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

There aren't any notable celebrities or historical figures with the name Canton.

Related Names to Canton

Some possible related names to Canton could include Cantoné, Candor, Camden, and Cashton.

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