Milton

The masculine first name Milton has its origins in an English surname, which in turn derives from a homonymous place name. The meaning of the name can be interpreted as 'the town of the mill', 'the settlement by a mill', or 'the middle settlement'.

What does the name Milton mean?

Milton is a masculine first name that originates from an English surname and derives from a homonymous place name. The name can be translated as 'the town of the mill', 'the settlement by a mill', or 'the middle settlement'. Its roots lie in Old English and consist of the elements middel for 'the middle', mylen for 'the mill', and tūn for 'good'. The name gained recognition in the 17th century through the poet John Milton.

Where does the name Milton come from?

The first name Milton has Old English roots and means something like 'the town of the mill'. The word components consist of middel (the middle), mylen (the mill), and tūn (good) in Old English. The languages from which the name originates are Anglo-Saxon and English.

How do you pronounce Milton?

The pronunciation of Milton is clear and concise. The name consists of two syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'Mil-ton' [ˈmɪltən]. This pronunciation creates a distinct, slightly tightened sound line. The 'lt' provides a notable compression in the middle, while 'ton' gently concludes the name. As a result, Milton sounds matter-of-fact and stylish – structured, calm, and with a classic English touch.

Popularity

In Germany, Milton is considered a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th in the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2013, when it reached 3,619th place. Over the last ten years, Milton has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it 4,991st in the statistics for the last decade. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,542nd.

Famous people

• Charles Milton Bell (American photographer)
• James Milton Black (American musician)
• John Milton Harney (American writer)
• John Milton Read (American publisher)
• Kenneth Milton Grimwood (American writer)
• Leroy Milton Kelly (American mathematician)
• Louis Milton Teicher (American pianist)
• Milton Andrade Vaz Mendes (Portuguese football player)
• Milton Blanco (American footballer)
• Milton Caraglio (Argentinian footballer)
• Milton Colbert (American footballer)
• Milton Friedman (1912-2006 American economist (Nobel laureate))
• Milton Griffiths (Jamaican football player)
• Milton Horn (artist from Russia)
• Milton Humason (astronomer from the USA)
• Milton L. Grigg (American architect)
• Milton Le Roy Treinis (American actor)
• Milton Lott (American writer)
• Milton Nunez (boxer)
• Milton O. Thompson (American astronaut)