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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Border town; Place built on a ridge

Creighton is a baby boy name of Old English origins. Originally a last name, it derived from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic word crìoch and the Old English tun. With these elements, Creighton translates to “border town.” This baby name is a common variant of the Scottish Gaelic name Crichton. It may also signify a “place built on a ridge” from its Old Welsh roots. With a name like Creighton, baby can be inspired to overcome limits and live life on the edge.