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Linton

LIN-tuhn

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

2,360

Peak Year

#50 in 1922

First Recorded

1883

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Means 'flax town' or 'linen town' from Old English, a place name.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

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

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Personality Traits

LoyalResponsibleHardworkingPractical

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