Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Maxton

Maxton is similar to Maxwell (another surname-turned-first-name) in that both surnames originated from the same place. Back in the 10th century there was a Norse-Gaelic king by the name of Maccus mac Arailt. Maccus and his kinsmen were believed to have ruled the Celtic (mainly Gaelic) regions surrounding the Irish Sea and were therefore well known to history (descendents of the fearsome Uí Ímair dynasty). Maccus’s kingdom most likely covered the Isle of Man and the Scottish Hebrides. It is from this Norse-Gaelic chief that we get a couple of surnames: Maxwell and Maxton. Maccus was granted land near a stream around the border lands of Scotland. On that land was a salmon stream which bore the name “Maccus’ Wael” (“weal” being the Olde English word for “well, pool, eddy”). Over time, Maccus’ Wael became Maxwell. Similarly, another place name from lands obtained by the same Maccus was so-called Maccuston for “Maccus’ settlement”. Over time, Maccuston became Maxton. Both surnames owe themselves ultimately to this Maccus dude. Next question: so where does Maccus come from? Many etymologists speculated that Maccus was derived from the Old Norse “Makkr” which was perhaps the Viking’s equivalent to the Latin “magnus” meaning “great”. Yet other etymologists believe this is an erroneous assumption and that Maccus is a name of Middle Irish origin with lost meaning. Separately, Maccus was the name of a standard clown character often depicted in early Roman drama (a simpleton comic-type). In any case, the surnames Maxwell and Maxton were given to people who hailed from these aforementioned locations in England and Scotland.

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Personality

OF THE BOY NAME MAXTON

Romance is the hallmark of the Six personality. They exude nurturing, loving, and caring energy. Sixes are in love with the idea of love in its idealized form - and with their magnetic personalities, they easily draw people toward them. Like the number Two personality, they seek balance and harmony in their life and the world at large. They are conscientious and service-oriented, and a champion for the underdog. These personalities naturally attract money and are usually surrounded by lovely material objects - but their human relationships are always primary. They thrive in giving back to others rather than being motivated by their own desires. This is when they achieve great things. Sixes are natural teachers, ministers and counselors.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME MAXTON

Maxton is one of the latest surnames to find a place on the American masculine list of given names. The name just appeared for the first time in 2011. One more surname to add to the growing list of surnames-turned-first-names. Parents are digging up new surnames almost on a daily basis in the race to be different. The most popular of the surnames to become given names to baby boys in America are Mason, Logan and Jackson. On the opposite of the spectrum are some of these newer, more obscure surnames just coming into circulation like Brecken, Hendrix and Maxton. Not to mention that plain old Max and Maxwell are quite popular in the United States right now. Maxton was a natural follower.

Quick Facts

ON MAXTON

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

818

PRONUNCIATION:

MAKS-tәn

SIMPLE MEANING:

Maccus' Settlement

Characteristics

OF MAXTON

Humanitarian

Community-minded

Family-oriented

Loving

Affectionate

Compassionate

Sensitive

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