Malton

The first name Malton is presumably derived from a surname that has its origin in an old English place name. It is composed of the Old English terms mæþel, meaning 'speech', and tūn, meaning 'village, town, settlement'. Thus, Malton can be interpreted as 'the gathering place'.

What does the name Malton mean?

The name Malton is likely derived from a surname that developed from an old English place name. The word components mæþel, meaning 'speech', and tūn, meaning 'village, town, settlement', lead to the meaning 'the one originating from the settlement for gatherings'. In English-speaking countries, Malton is rather a rare first name, while it occurs more frequently as a surname. Additionally, Malton is also common in Albania, where it may have a different origin and meaning.

Where does the name Malton come from?

Malton is a masculine first name with Old English roots, meaning 'the one originating from the settlement for gatherings'. The Old English words consist of mæþel = speech and tūn = village, town, settlement. It is used in both Albanian and English.

How do you pronounce Malton?

Malton is pronounced approximately as 'Mal-ton'.

Popularity

In Germany, Malton is a relatively common first name. In 2021, it ranked 3,549th on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, Malton has been given as a first name about ten times, placing it at 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,533rd. The rankings of recent years in various countries show the global popularity and frequency of Malton.

Nicknames & pet names

Malz