Naunton

Naunton is a surname of English origin, derived from a place name. It is a locational surname, meaning it was originally given to someone who came from a place called Naunton. The name 'Naunton' itself comes from the Old English elements 'niwe' (new) and 'tun' (farmstead, settlement). There are several villages in England named Naunton, particularly in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, which likely served as the sources for the surname.

Over time, like many surnames, Naunton began to be used as a given name, though it remains much rarer in this capacity. Its usage as a first name is typically found in English-speaking countries, often as a way to honor a family surname or a place of ancestral significance. Its unisex nature stems from its origin as a place name, which doesn't inherently carry a gender association.