| Meaning | from the river |
| Origin | Norse, Scottish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Afton |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Af-ton |
About Afton
Rare and intriguing, this name captures attention with its uncommon status and pleasant phonetics. The soft beginning transitions into a gentle conclusion, creating a harmonious flow. This choice appeals to parents seeking something genuinely different without venturing into difficult territory. It has literary and geographical connections that add depth and conversation potential. The name's scarcity in common usage ensures uniqueness while remaining accessible and pronounceable. It carries a quiet sophistication that doesn't demand attention but earns it naturally. Parents who choose this name often value individuality and aren't swayed by popularity rankings. The name suggests someone who charts her own course, comfortable with being different and embracing her unique path in life.
Nicknames for Afton
| Afi |
| Affy |
| Toni |
| Afti |
| Afts |
Famous People Named Afton
| Afton Williamson | American actress |
| Afton Cooper | American country music singer |
| Afton Smith | American costume designer |
| Afton Fraser | Canadian field hockey player |
| Afton Thayer | American pianist |
| Afton Locke | American author |
| Afton Delgrosso | American dancer |
| Afton Nillsen | Norwegian Paralympic swimmer |
| Afton Jackson | Australian artist |
| Afton Elaine Burton | known as "Star," partner of Charles Manson |
| Afton Henning | American television writer |
| Afton Kuehn | American photographer |
| Afton Neilson | American actress |
| Afton Tangler | American musician |
| Afton C. Williamson | American politician |
| Afton M. Hollertz | American archaeologist |
| Afton Morrow | American judoka |
| Afton C. Rizzotti | American entrepreneur |
| Afton Baggott | Australian netball player |
Characters Named Afton
| Afton Forrester | Character in the TV series "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Afton Cooper | Character in the TV series "Dallas" |
| Afton McNeil | Character in the novel "Afton of Margate Castle" by Clara Beeson Hubbard |
| Afton Grace | Character in the book "Dead by Morning" by Kayla Krantz |
| Afton Morrison | Protagonist in the "Afton Morrison" series by Brent Jones |
| Afton Blair | Character in the novel "Happily Never After" by Missy Fleming |
| Afton Turner | Character in the book "Afton of Margate Castle" by Rebecca Nolen |
| Afton Draper | Character in the book "The Brothers Draper" by Michael W. Garza |
| Afton Kearney | Character in the novel "The Way to Afton" by Lois Walfrid Johnson |
| Afton Peters | Character in the book "Voices in Summer" by Rosamunde Pilcher |
| Afton Brent | Character in the novel "The Eternal Feminine" by Elinor Glyn |
| Afton Marie | Character in the book "The Cowboy Inherits a Bride" by Cora Seton |
| Afton MacCaw | Character in the book "Afton of Margate Castle" by Anne Hampton Brewster |
| Afton Brooks | Character in the book "Afton of Margate Castle" by Eleanor Frances Poynter |
| Afton O'Connell | Character in the book "Afton of Margate Castle" by Emma Leslie |
| Afton Warwick | Character in the book "Rebecca's Promise" by Jerry S. Eicher |
| Afton Ahearn | Character in the book "Bless the Bride" by Rhys Bowen |
| Afton Raynes | Character in the book "Finding Home" by Lauren Baker |
| Afton Blake | Character in the book "Beyond the Sunset" by Anna Katharine Green |
| Afton Smith | Character in the book "The Pony Whisperer - The Word on the Yard" by Janet Rising |