What Does Burton Mean?

The name Burton is used as a boy's name. It has its origin in Old English and means 'fortified or bright settlement'. This person may reflect the characteristics of a strong person. There are three variant forms of the name Burton- Bert, Burt and Burtt. According to the census conducted in United States of America in 1990, Burton was considered to be popular as a male first name as well as a surname. Other related names could be Bardon, Bordon, Bartin, Barrton, Berton, Barten, Bertin, Breton and Parton.

It is also used as place name and as name for fictional characters and things. The used of this name a place name must have been inspired form the exploits of Sir Richard Burton. He was an African Explorer and writer.

The word Burton derived from Old English signifies "a fortified place or a town." The term was popularized thanks to the legendary British explorer and writer Sir Richard Burton. In the guise of a Pathan, he tried to explore the cities of Mecca and Medina and discovered the Lake Tanganyika. He even tried to find the source of the River Nile in vain. He was also known to translate the Arabian Nights.

The word "Burton" was first used in English literature in the year 1592.
Burton is also the name of the famed Welsh star who remarried the legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor. Burton apparently is a famous brand name for golf bags and sportswear. The Burton process invented by the scientist William Burton is a thermal cracking procedure used to produce diesel. The Burton is also a reputed sports-car from Netherlands.