Walton is an English masculine given name derived from the Walton surname, which itself originated from various Old English place names meaning "stream town", "wood town", or "wall town". The surname is locational, referring to any of the numerous places named Walton in England, such as those in Somerset, Lancashire, or Yorkshire. These place names typically combine an Old English word like wælla (stream/well), weald (wood/forest), or weal (wall/fortification) with tūn (town/enclosure). Thus, the name signifies a settlement by a stream, in a wooded area, or near a walled structure. Notable Bearers Walton has been used as a given name historically, often to honor a family surname. Notable individuals include Walt Bachrach (1904–1989), American politician and mayor of Cincinnati; Walton Ford (born 1960), American painter known for large-scale watercolors of animals; Walton Goggins (born 1971), American actor acclaimed for roles in television series such as The Shield and Justified; Walton Hale Hamilton (1881–1958), American law professor and economist associated with the institutional school; Walt Kirk (1924–2012), American basketball player for the NBA's Anderson Packers; Walton Musser (1909–1998), inventor known for contributions to mechanical engineering; Walton Walker (1889–1950), U.S. Army general who commanded the Eighth Army during the Korean War; and Walton Alfonso Webson (born 1964), Antiguan diplomat. Meaning: “stream town,” “wood town,” or “wall town”Origin: English, from Old English place namesType: Given name used predominantly for malesUsage Regions: United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia