Origin and Meaning of Fulton

Field town or farm by the stream

Origin: English - Derived from the Old English elements 'fōld,' meaning 'field', and 'tun,' meaning 'town' or 'enclosure'.

• Fulton is often associated with geographic locations, particularly towns and cities in the United States, such as Fulton, New York.
• The name has historical significance in England, where many families adopted it as a surname before it became popular as a given name.
• Notable bearers of the name include Robert Fulton, an American engineer and inventor who is famous for developing the first commercially successful steamboat.
• Though not extremely common, Fulton has seen a rise in popularity in recent years as a unique first name, particularly in the United States.
• Variations and related names include Fultin and Fulton's surname which is also common in various forms.