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, businessman, writer, and philanthropist who helped found the Art Club of Philadelphia. |
| Atherton Curtis - Atherton M. Curtis was an American art collector, writer and philanthropist known for his museum donations and advocacy for animal welfare. |
| Atherton Thayer was a Massachusetts farmer, military officer, and town official who served as Norfolk County's second sheriff. |
| Atherton Seidell was a chemist who helped found the American Documentation Institute and championed microfilm for sharing scientific information. |
| Atherton Darling Converse was an American businessman, toy manufacturer, and Massachusetts state representative from Winchendon. |
| Atherton Gwillym Rawstorne was Bishop of Whalley from 1909 to 1936 and Archdeacon of Blackburn from 1922 to 1936. |
| Atherton Martin is a Dominican agronomist and environmentalist who won the 1998 Goldman Environmental Prize for protecting tropical forests from planned copper mining. |
