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Thornton

Meaning

From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "thorn town" in Old English.

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Name Personality

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Famous People Named Thornton

Thornton Freeland

Thornton Freeland (February 10, 1898 – May 22, 1987) was an American film director who directed 26 British and American films in a career that lasted from 1924 to 1949.

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Thornton T. Munger

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Thornton (ward)

Thornton ward is an administrative division of the London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom.

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Thornton Fitzhugh

Thornton Fitzhugh (1864–1933) was an American architect.

Thornton McDade

Thornton McDade (born 28 October 1980) is a South African field hockey player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.

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