Aphton or Afton?
Two spellings, side by side.
Aphton and Afton are two spellings of the same sound. Aphton is listed with the meaning "A creative variant of Ashton, an English surname meaning ash tree town" and Afton with "A unisex name of Irish origin meaning 'from the Afton River.' It gained literary fame through the poetry of Robert Burns". Aphton is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Aphton | Afton |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A creative variant of Ashton, an English surname meaning ash tree town. | A unisex name of Irish origin meaning 'from the Afton River.' It gained literary fame through the poetry of Robert Burns. |
| Origin | English | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Aph-ton | Af-ton |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Aphton and Afton
Is Aphton or Afton more common?
Aphton is more often searched and saved on this site; Afton is also used.
Do Aphton and Afton mean the same?
Aphton: "A creative variant of Ashton, an English surname meaning ash tree town". Afton: "A unisex name of Irish origin meaning 'from the Afton River.' It gained literary fame through the poetry of Robert Burns".
How do you say Aphton?
In parts: Aph-ton. Afton is said the same way.
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