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Origin: British

Meaning: Farmstead at or near a portage or slope used for dragging down loads

Drayton is a gender-neutral name of English origin, which was originally used to describe locations. The literal meaning is “farmstead at or near a portage or slope used for dragging down loads.” Today, many quaint villages in England still bear the name Drayton, and individuals who once lived in such places often took it as a last name. One notable example was Michael Drayton, a famous poet who was a contemporary of Shakespeare and wrote popular poems like The Ballad of Agincourt. Baby Drayton will carry a stylish name steeped in history with a meaning that evokes serene countryside.