Newton
suburban area
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This is a very common place name meaning 'new farmstead or village'. It indicates a settlement established later than existing ones in the vicinity.
Word origins
- New
- Old EnglishAttestednew(from nīwe "new")
- ton
- Old EnglishAttestedfarmstead, village, estate(from tūn "farmstead, village, estate")
Historical forms
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