Berton

Berton is a masculine name of English origin, perfect for someone who takes pride in their local community. It can mean "bright settlement," from Old English bryht ("bright") and tun ("town"), or "fortified town," from burh ("fort") and tun ("town"). Often used as a variant of Burton, it brings to mind iconic filmmaker and animator Tim Burton, known for beloved classics like Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas. As a surname, Berton first appeared in Lorraine, France, as a variation of Bert, rooted in the German berht, meaning "bright." Additionally, it has ties to Old Norse Bergþórr, meaning "Thor, the protector," suggesting your little Berton may grow up to protect and serve their community, bringing hammer-wielding strength and a little thunder to shake things up!