Newton
village · Lancashire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This village name means 'new farmstead' or 'new settlement'. It refers to a recently established dwelling or agricultural holding.
Word origins
- New
- Old EnglishAttestednew(from nīwe "new")
- ton
- Old EnglishAttestedenclosure, farmstead, village(from tūn "enclosure, farmstead, village")
Historical forms
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