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Keaton
KEE-tuhn
Keaton (name) means an English surname, also used as a male given name. Example: “Buster Keaton was one of the great silent film comedians.”
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An English surname, also used as a male given name.
"Buster Keaton was one of the great silent film comedians."
How to use Keaton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English surname and first name, familiar from actors like Buster Keaton, Michael Keaton, and Diane Keaton.
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Etymology
A variant of Caton or Keeton, possibly derived from a place name in Devon combining Welsh cae ("enclosure") with Middle English toun ("settlement").
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What does “Keaton” mean?
The word “Keaton” means an English surname, also used as a male given name. In plain terms, an English surname and first name, familiar from actors like Buster Keaton, Michael Keaton, and Diane Keaton.
How do you pronounce “Keaton”?
“Keaton” is pronounced KEE-tuhn (/ˈkitən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Keaton” in a sentence?
Here is “Keaton” used in a sentence: “Buster Keaton was one of the great silent film comedians.”
What part of speech is “Keaton”?
“Keaton” is a name.
Where does the word “Keaton” come from?
The word “Keaton” comes from Middle English. A variant of Caton or Keeton, possibly derived from a place name in Devon combining Welsh cae ("enclosure") with Middle English toun ("settlement").
Is “Keaton” a common word?
“Keaton” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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