Fulton
FUL-tun
Popularity
#2061
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
2,815
Peak Year
#73 in 2024
First Recorded
1884
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Fulton is a Scottish surname-turned-first name, derived from a place name meaning "field town" or "fowl town."
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Robert Fulton
American engineer and inventor of steamboat.
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