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Melton

/ˈmɛltən/

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Moderate

Meaning

Settlement at the mill or town with a mill

Represents connection to land, industry, and ancestral roots; symbolizes stability and continuity through generations.

Symbolism

Embodies craftsmanship, resilience, and community—linked to agricultural life and early industrial development in medieval England.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'mǣl' (mill) and 'tūn' (settlement or enclosure), meaning 'farmstead by the mill'; originally denoted someone who lived in or near a place called Melton, such as Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Melton is rooted in place names across England and reflects the country's long-st

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