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Comments and insights on the name Paxton: | Edit

I really love this name and its meaning. I picture a handsome guy who is laid back and kind of earthy.

Personal experiences with the name Paxton: | Edit

I have a young son named Paxton who is smart, cute, and funny. Well of course I think those things because I'm his mom. The name has become much more popular than we imagined but we still love it and its still kind of unique.
Paxton is a solid, masculine name with stong consonants. My husband was nervous about choosing such a unique name, but I think he loves it now.

Nicknames for Paxton: | Edit

Pax, Paxy

Meanings and history of the name Paxton: | Edit

English surname derived from the names of several locations in Britain. Of Old English origin, and the meaning of Paxton is "Poecc's settlement". Poecc was an Old English name whose meaning has been lost.

May also be derived from the Latin pax, meaning "peace" + ton meaning "town."

Famous real-life people named Paxton: | Edit

William McGregor Paxton, American artist.
Bill Paxton, American actor.
Tom Paxton, American folk singer-songwriter.
Paxton Whitehead, British actor.
Sir Joseph Paxton, English gardener and architect.

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