Merton
Gender: Neutral
Origin: English
Meaning: From The Lake Town
What is the meaning of the name Merton?
The name Merton is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means From The Lake Town.
The name “Merton” is of English origin and is a toponymic surname derived from Old English. It combines the elements:
– **”Mere”** meaning “boundary” or “lake”
– **”tun”** meaning “settlement” or “enclosure”
Thus, “Merton” generally means “boundary settlement” or “settlement by the lake.” It often referred to a place or town that was established near a boundary or a body of water.
Different Spellings of the name Merton:
Different spellings of the name Merton include:
– Mereton
– Mertyn
– Merton
These variations can reflect different phonetic interpretations or regional preferences.
How to write the name Merton in Japanese?
To write the name Merton in Japanese using Katakana, it would be マートン (Māton).
Here’s the breakdown:
– マー (Mā) represents the “Mer” sound with a long “a.”
– トン (Ton) represents the “ton” sound.
This transcription captures the pronunciation of “Merton” in Japanese.