Allanton
village · South Lanarkshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This village name likely refers to a settlement associated with a person named 'Alli' or 'Alle'. The '-anton' element indicates a farmstead or settlement.
Word origins
- Allanton
- Old EnglishAttestedAlli's/Alle's farmstead(from Alli/Alle "personal name", tūn "farmstead, settlement")