Nocton

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Submitted Name

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish (Americanized)
Pronounced Pron. NAHK-tən
, NAHK-ten
, NAHK-tin
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Other Forms FormsNaughton, Naughten, McNaughton, O'Neachtain, O Neachtain, Ní Neachtain, Neactain, Nechtan, Naghtens, O'Naghtens, Norton (Anglicized)
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Meaning & History

Americanized form of the patronymic form of Naughton, further related to Ó Neachtain, meaning "(descendant) of Nechtan" and coming from the Uí Néill clan of Ireland. Also rendered as the Anglicized Norton. Related to the names Quinn, Hartigan, Behan, and Beahan.