Wilton
Meaning of Wilton
The name Wilton is a distinguished and classic choice for a baby boy, rooted in English origins. Derived from Old English, it combines "wil," meaning "will" or "desire," and "tun," meaning "town" or "settlement," effectively translating to "desired town." This name carries an air of sophistication and timelessness, making it a unique yet familiar option. In terms of pronunciation, Wilton is articulated as WIL-tən in English, whereas the German pronunciation is VIL-tawn. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States over the years, peaking in the mid-20th century but maintaining a steady presence even into recent years. With its historical depth and elegant sound, Wilton offers both charm and gravitas for any young boy stepping into the world.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as VIL-tawn (/ˈvɪltaʊn/)
English
- Pronunced as WIL-tən (/ˈwɪltən/)
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Notable People Named Wilton
| Wilton St Hill - Wilton H. St Hill was a West Indian international cricketer known for his batting skills and high regard in Trinidad. |
| Wilton Daniel Gregory is the first African-American cardinal and the current archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. |
| Wilton Earl Simpson is an American politician who has served as the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture since 2023, and previously as a member of the Florida Senate. |
| Wilton Lewis Felder was a renowned American saxophone and bass player, best known for his role as a founding member of the Jazz Crusaders and for his work with artists like the Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye. |
| Wilton Bezerra da Silva Neto is a Brazilian football coach currently serving as the head coach of Castanhal. |
| Vaine Wilton Ivie was an American arachnologist known for describing numerous new species and genera of spiders, and for his work at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. |
| Wilton López is a former professional baseball pitcher from Nicaragua who played for the Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies in Major League Baseball (MLB). |
| Wilton Jackson is a Trinidad and Tobago sprinter known for his speed on the track. |
| Wilton Taylor was an American actor known for his roles in silent films and on stage, often portraying gruff authority figures, and he appeared in notable productions such as Tod Browning's "Outside the Law" and Houdini's "Terror Island." |
| Wilton Davis - Wilton "Hook" Davis was a standout American football player known for leading the NCAA major colleges in rushing yardage during his college career at Hardin-Simmons University. |
| Wilton Barnhardt is a former Sports Illustrated reporter and the author of several novels, including Emma Who Saved My Life, Gospel, Show World, and Lookaway, Lookaway. |
| Wilton Cezar Xavier was a Brazilian footballer known for a controversial goal and his career with various Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs, passing away in 2009 at the age of 62. |
| Wilton Gomes is a retired Indian professional footballer who last played for Sporting Clube de Goa in the I-League as a midfielder. |
| Wílton Aguiar Figueiredo is a retired Brazilian footballer known for his versatility as a midfielder or forward. |
