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Aston

AS-tun

Popularity

#12280

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

3,164

Peak Year

#188 in 2015

First Recorded

1915

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Aston is an English place name, derived from Old English, meaning 'east town' or 'ash tree town'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Aston Merrygold

    British singer, dancer, member of JLS.

  • Aston Barrett

    Jamaican reggae musician, bassist for The Wailers.

Nicknames

AshTony

Similar Names

AustinEastonWestonAshton

Personality Traits

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