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Atherton

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Name — An English habitational surname, and a place name for towns in England, Australia, and the United States.

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Etymology

From an Old English personal name Æþelhere + tūn ("settlement, town").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Atherton” mean?
The word “Atherton” means an English habitational surname, and a place name for towns in England, Australia, and the United States.
How do you pronounce “Atherton”?
“Atherton” is pronounced A-thuh-tuhn (/ˈæθɚtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Atherton” in a sentence?
Here is “Atherton” used in a sentence: “The Atherton family has lived in Wigan for generations.”
What part of speech is “Atherton”?
“Atherton” is a name.
Where does the word “Atherton” come from?
The word “Atherton” comes from Old English. From an Old English personal name Æþelhere + tūn ("settlement, town").

Related words

Atterton Eatherton Etherton

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