Murton

Murton is a masculine name once given to towns, villages, and the people who dwelled there. Throughout English history, last names were typically habitational, referring to the place where an individual lived. Murton stems from mōr and tūn, two Old English elements that paint a picture of the Murton towns and villages of times past. The element mōr means “marsh” or “moor,” and tūn means “settlement,” so Murton describes a “settlement at the marsh” or a “settlement at the moor.” As a first name, Murton celebrates the joy of living in the midst of the great outdoors. Even if you and baby Murton don’t live near a “marsh” or a “moor,” you’ll still find many beautiful green spaces to explore.