| Meaning | peace town |
| Origin | English, Scottish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Paxton |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Pax-ton |
About Paxton
A name traditionally associated with boys has transformed into a strong, confident choice for girls who will grow up knowing no limitations. Paxton delivers a punchy, energetic sound that suggests determination and capability. The name fits perfectly into the modern trend of gender-neutral naming while maintaining its own distinct character. It pairs exceptionally well with more feminine middle names for those seeking balance, or stands boldly on its own for families embracing full equality in naming. Paxton works seamlessly from playground to boardroom, never requiring explanation or justification. The name conveys strength without sacrificing approachability, offering a contemporary option for forward-thinking parents.
Nicknames for Paxton
| Pax |
| Paxie |
| Ton |
| Toni |
Famous People Named Paxton
| Paxton Whitehead | British-born American actor |
| Paxton Singleton | American actor |
| Paxton Booth | Canadian actor |
| Paxton Pomykal | American soccer player |
| Paxton Fielies | South African singer |
| Paxton Myler | American YouTuber - The Ohana Adventure |
| Paxton Ingram | American singer |
| Paxton De La Garza | American actress |
| Paxton Lynch | American ice hockey player |
| Paxton Winters | American film director |
| Paxton Neal | American actress |
| Paxton Brewer | American singer |
| Paxton Brooks | American football punter |
| Paxton Wilson | Australian journalist |
| Paxton Singletary | American actress |
| Paxton Prentiss | American author |
| Paxton Kile | American model |
| Paxton Smith | American activist |
| Paxton Allewell | South African actress |
Characters Named Paxton
| Paxton Andrews | Character in Danielle Steel's novel "Message from Nam" |
| Paxton Hall-Yoshida | Character in the TV series "Never Have I Ever" |
| Paxton Lane | Character in the TV series "Eyewitness" |
| Paxton Flynn | Character in the film "Farewell, My Love" |
| Paxton "Pax" Booth | Character in the TV series "Coop & Cami Ask the World" |
| Paxton McCreary | Character in the TV series "The 100" |
| Paxton Powers | Character in the TV series "Batman Beyond" |
| Paxton Fettel | Character in the video game series "F.E.A.R" |
| Paxton Sterling | Character in the film "Spare Parts" |
| Paxton Roth | Character in the TV series "Chasing Life" |
| Paxton Prentiss | Character in the TV series "The Circle" |
| Paxton Radley | Character in the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Paxton Magill | Character in the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Paxton Eckhardt | Character in the film "Highlander" |
| Paxton Cole | Character in the film "Twister" |
| Paxton Sawyer | Character in the film "The Grand Seduction" |
| Paxton "Pax" Shaw | Character in the TV series "Grand Army" |
| Paxton Gondola | Character in the film "RV" |
| Paxton | Character in the film "The Cell" |