Paton

What does the baby name Paton mean? Learn about what Paton means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Paton - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Paton: P-A-T-O-N, is a 5-letter male given name.
Meaning of Paton: Warrior's town, from pacca's town.
Origin of Paton: The name 'Paton' is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname 'Paton', which itself is a variant of the name 'Patterson'. The surname 'Paton' is derived from the given name 'Pat', which is a short form of 'Patrick'. 'Patrick' is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin name 'Patricius', meaning 'noble' or 'patrician'.; American Names; English Names; Old English Names; Scottish Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Paton: Paten; Patin; Pattin; Patton
Popularity of Paton: The popularity of the name 'Paton' has been relatively low. It has not ranked among the top names in any significant way. It is considered to be a rare and uncommon name choice.; Paton currently has no likes. Be the first to like this name.

Etymology of Paton

The name 'Paton' is derived from the Scottish surname 'Paton', which is a variant of 'Patterson'. 'Patterson' is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the name of an ancestor. In this case, 'Patterson' means 'son of Patrick'. The name 'Patrick' itself is derived from the Latin name 'Patricius', meaning 'noble' or 'patrician'.

Cultural Significance of Paton

The name 'Paton' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is a name that has been used primarily as a surname in Scottish culture. However, like many surnames used as given names, it may carry a sense of familial or ancestral pride for those who bear it.