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Thoughts on the name Orton for a boy

55 replies

Switz2 · 23/02/2023 13:48

Hello!
my partner and I have been pondering over the first name Orton for a boy. I’ve only ever heard it as a last name, and we prefer it to the similar sounding Orson, which is too much like Awesome for us. The only reason I’m not sure is because I’ve never heard or seen it as a first name anywhere, so I’m not sure if people will ‘get’ it or it’s too far left, so really interested to hear your honest thoughts. Does it sound nice or a bit too weird? Thanks!

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JessePinkmansgirl · 23/02/2023 14:53

Randy Orton 😍 Are you guys wrestling fans? 😂

Scarecrowrowboat · 23/02/2023 14:52

Makes me think of Randy Orton the WWE wrestler.

TheNinthLock · 23/02/2023 14:50

Orton ‘ears an ‘Oo?

Creepybookworm · 23/02/2023 14:41

Joe Orton. Not a great bloke.

SecretVictoria · 23/02/2023 14:40

No, reminds me of Water Orton train station.

shoopshoopdedoo · 23/02/2023 14:39

Not keen, sorry

WineWithAView · 23/02/2023 14:32

Ha, yes came to mention Beth Orton too. Fab singer.

That's the only time I've heard it as a name. Im not sure about it myself. I'm from a northern city and here it would sound like his name was Horton and everyone was dropping the h.

I think Orson is infinitely better as a first name.

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 23/02/2023 14:28

I've suddenly remembered listening to Beth Orton's Trailer Park album on repeat around 20 years ago, whilst nursing a broken heart.

NeverTrustAPoliceman · 23/02/2023 14:25

No, it's not a nice name at all.

villamariavintrapp · 23/02/2023 14:25

Like Randy?

DuchessOfSausage · 23/02/2023 14:22

Prick Up Your Ears film

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 23/02/2023 14:20

Orson sounds so much better.

Viviennemary · 23/02/2023 14:19

No. It's dire Is it even a name.

monitor1 · 23/02/2023 14:19

Would you or your partner like to be called Orton? have to constantly spell your name? please don't do this to your child.

MrsBunnyEars · 23/02/2023 14:18

It’s fine, but I can’t imagine a scenario in which of all the boys names out there this is the best option.

WednesdaysPlaits · 23/02/2023 14:17

'ears an 'oo

Don't

Doveyouknow · 23/02/2023 14:13

He will forever explaining no it's not Orsan/Norton/Horton it is O R T O N. As someone who has a name like this it gets old fast...

Peachy2005 · 23/02/2023 14:07

Too weird, he’ll spend his life repeating it for people and spelling it.

😀but it’s your choice 👍

lovemypuppa · 23/02/2023 14:04

Henddraig · 23/02/2023 14:00

I think you oughtn’t.

Grin
SiobhanSharpe · 23/02/2023 14:02

Another "remembering Joe Orton" here. Sad but notorious.
i prefer Orson -- unless your surname is Carter...

HoldingTheDoor · 23/02/2023 14:01

I'm not a fan. Orson is much nicer imo.

Henddraig · 23/02/2023 14:00

I think you oughtn’t.

Rauha · 23/02/2023 13:59

I don't like it

MinnieMountain · 23/02/2023 13:57

Don’t use it if you live anywhere near Peterborough. The Ortons are an area there.
Sounds a bit odd to me because of the above.

Paturday · 23/02/2023 13:56

Never heard of it as a name. Makes me think of chipping Norton. I couldn’t be bothered with the comments and questions the name would receive, personally.

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