Paxton

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Paxton means "peaceful town". It is a name that suggests calmness, tranquility, and harmony.
Pronunciation
PAK-stən
The name Paxton is pronounced as PAKS-tən.
Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration, Paxton is currently ranked #262 in popularity for boys' names in the United States. It is less popular as a girl's name, ranking #1434.

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Paxton Name meanings & History

The name Paxton has its roots in the English language. It is derived from the Old English place name Pœcces tūn, which means "Pœcc's town". The name Paxton means "peaceful town". It is a name that suggests calmness, tranquility, and harmony. From an English surname that was derived from a place name meaning "Pœcc's town". Pœcc is an Old English given name of unknown meaning. Paxton is a relatively popular name in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, but it is not as common in other parts of the world.

Zodiac Sign of Paxton: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Paxton:

P: Pensive,Political,Particular,Partnership,Passive

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

X: Extravagant,X marks' the spot,Exhaustive,Extensive,Exaggeration,Excitement,Extreme

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

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate

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

Paxton is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Paxton include American actor Bill Paxton, American football player Chad Paxton, and Australian rugby player Tom Paxton.

2.) Paxton (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) peaceful town.

Other Forms: Paxtin, Paxtynn


3.) Paxton (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) peaceful town.

Other Forms: Packston, Paxon, Paxtan, Paxten, Paxtin, Paxtun, Paxtyn


4.) PAXTON (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Compound name composed of the Latin pax (peace) and tun (town): hence, “town of peace.” (PAHKS-TON)


5.) Paxton (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) place name; peaceful

Other Forms: Pax, Paxten, Paxtun


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