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Horton

HAW-tuhn

Horton (name) means an English habitational surname, also the name of numerous villages in England and towns across the United States and Australia. Example: “Dr. Seuss wrote a beloved book about an elephant named Horton.”

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An English habitational surname, also the name of numerous villages in England and towns across the United States and Australia.
"Dr. Seuss wrote a beloved book about an elephant named Horton."

Word forms

Hortons plural

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Etymology

From Old English horh ("mud, slime") plus tūn ("enclosure, settlement").

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Horton” mean?

The word “Horton” means an English habitational surname, also the name of numerous villages in England and towns across the United States and Australia.

How do you pronounce “Horton”?

“Horton” is pronounced HAW-tuhn (/ˈhɔɹ.tən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Horton” in a sentence?

Here is “Horton” used in a sentence: “Dr. Seuss wrote a beloved book about an elephant named Horton.”

What part of speech is “Horton”?

“Horton” is a name.

Where does the word “Horton” come from?

The word “Horton” comes from Old English. From Old English horh ("mud, slime") plus tūn ("enclosure, settlement").

Is “Horton” a common word?

“Horton” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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