Stanton

Meaning stone settlement
Origin English
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 2
Syllabification Stan-ton

About Stanton

When it comes to choosing a name for your baby boy, one option that exudes strength and timelessness is "Stanton." With English origins, Stanton is a name crafted from the words "stan," meaning "stone," and "tun," signifying "town" or "settlement." This amalgamation paints a vivid picture of a "stone settlement," embodying a sense of durability and steadfastness.

Stantons are often associated with qualities of dependability and determination. Just as a stone weathers the elements, individuals named Stanton often demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges. The name's history spans both real and fictional realms, gracing the lives of notable figures and characters alike. From physicists to painters, from Gravity Falls to The Night Circus, Stanton resonates across various fields.

Parents seeking a name that effortlessly combines tradition with a modern touch will find Stanton to be a compelling choice. With possible nicknames like "Stan" or "Stone," it offers versatility while retaining its strong essence. Whether he becomes a scientist breaking new ground or an artist shaping beauty from raw materials, a boy named Stanton is destined to carve his own path, leaving an indelible mark on the stone tablets of history.

Variations of Name Stanton

Stan
Stanley
Stanford
Stanislas
Sterling
Stanislav

Nicknames for Stanton

Stan
Stanny
Ton
Stant
ST
Stanton

Famous People Named Stanton

Stanton FriedmanUfologist
Stanton T. FriedmanPhysicist
Stanton PeelePsychologist
Stanton CoitEthical Socialist
Stanton Macdonald-WrightPainter
Stanton WelchChoreographer
Stanton W. TurnerNaval officer
Stanton WilliamsArchitect
Stanton Terry FriedmanHistorian
Stanton L. YoungPolitician
Stanton R. CookBusinessman
Stanton GriffisDiplomat
Stanton DelaplaneJournalist
Stanton HeckFootball player
Stanton KiddBasketball player
Stanton S. MartinLawyer
Stanton BarrettStuntman
Stanton CameronWriter
Stanton B. PeelleCivil engineer

Characters Named Stanton

Stanton CarlisleThe Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Stanton "Stan" PinesGravity Falls
Stanton ParishAlphas
Stanton InfeldFranklin & Bash
Stanton FriedmanFringe, inspired by the real ufologist
Stanton ZedlavPathfinder series by Orson Scott Card
Stanton HiggsMurdoch Mysteries
Stanton YoungGone series by Michael Grant
Stanton RiedThe Chosen One series by Mireille Chester
Stanton RowleyScandal
Stanton "Stan" KellyAmerican Dad!
Stanton "Stan" LiddyDexter
Stanton LoweQuantico
Stanton ForbesFlashforward by Robert J. Sawyer
Stanton LockeHalo video game series
Stanton BaileyThe Fugitive TV series
Stanton MarrowElementary
Stanton BroglieThe Practice
Stanton "Stan" MitchumThe Firm
Stanton VogelThe Man in the High Castle

Other Popular Names Beginning with S

Simeon
Sage
Salem
Saint
Samir
Scott
Saul
Samarth
Samson
Stratton