Atherton
Meaning of Atherton
Atherton is a unique and distinctive name for a baby boy. It has English origins and is pronounced as ATH-ur-tun (/ˈæθərtn/). The name Atherton holds an air of sophistication and strength. While not particularly popular, it carries an intriguing charm that sets it apart from more common names. Atherton does not have any known variations or alternative spellings. As per data from the United States of America, the name Atherton was given to six newborn boys in the year 1920, ranking at number 3815 on the popularity chart.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ATH-ur-tun (/ˈæθərtn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Atherton
| Atherton Blight was a Philadelphia lawyer, businessperson, author, diarist, and philanthropist known for extensive travels in Europe and the Middle East during the 19th century, as well as for his involvement in various social and cultural organizations. |
| Atherton Curtis - Atherton M. Curtis was an American art collector, writer, and philanthropist known for his contributions to museums and advocacy for animal welfare. |
| Atherton Thayer, a Massachusetts farmer and military officer, also served as the second sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts from 1794 to 1798. |
| Atherton Seidell, a chemist and founder of the American Documentation Institute, advocated for the use of microfilm for managing scientific information. |
| Atherton Darling Converse was a Harvard-educated businessman, toy manufacturer, and politician from Winchendon, Massachusetts, who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the second district of Worcester County. |
| Atherton Gwillym Rawstorne served as the Bishop of Whalley and later as the Archdeacon of Blackburn during the early 20th century. |
| Atherton Martin is a Dominican agronomist and environmentalist who won the Goldman Environmental Prize in 1998 for his work protecting tropical forests from environmental threats. |
