Paxton
Small Midwestern municipality
Paxton is a surname of English origin, occasionally used as a given name.
It derives from a place name meaning "Pœcc's settlement." The name gained visibility through figures like Bill Paxton, the American actor, and through its modest popularity as a first name for boys in recent decades.
name
Hereditary family identifier
- namesakeOne sharing another's name
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- patronymicName from father's name
places
County's smaller division
- villageSmall rural community
- municipalityLocal governing district
- localityA particular geographic area
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
surname
Hereditary family identifier
- namesakeOne sharing another's name
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- monikerInformal designation for someone
patronymic · Anglo-Saxon · christening · baptismal · registration
township
County's smaller division
- villageSmall rural community
- municipalityLocal governing district
- localityA particular geographic area
settlement size/urbanization
PaxtonNew York City
America's largest city
Los Angeles · Chicago · metropolis · megalopolis · megacity
pax, peace, pacific, pacify, pacification, pacifier, pacifism, pacifist, peaceful