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Colton
kohl-tuhn
Colton (name) means a masculine given name and English surname, originally meaning "coal town" or "dark town.". Example: “Colton scored the winning goal in the final minute.”
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A masculine given name and English surname, originally meaning "coal town" or "dark town."
"Colton scored the winning goal in the final minute."
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Coltons plural
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Etymology
From Old English cola (“coal”) + tun (“settlement”).
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What does “Colton” mean?
The word “Colton” means a masculine given name and English surname, originally meaning "coal town" or "dark town.".
How do you pronounce “Colton”?
“Colton” is pronounced kohl-tuhn (/koʊl.tən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Colton” in a sentence?
Here is “Colton” used in a sentence: “Colton scored the winning goal in the final minute.”
What part of speech is “Colton”?
“Colton” is a name.