Preston

Gender:boy

Meaning:priest’s town

Origin:English

Pronunciation:prest un

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The name Preston literally comes from Preston town in Lancashire. The name originates from the Old English word ‘Preost’ meaning ‘priest’ and ‘tun’ which means ‘town settlement’. Although the name was originally used as a surname it has transferred into a forename in the19th century, spelt in various ways including Prestan or Presten.

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