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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Settlement of the fowl

Neither fish nor fowl can fault this fabulous name! Fulton is a masculine moniker of Scottish and English origin. Meaning “settlement of the fowl,” this ancient surname derives from the Old English elements fugol, meaning “bird,” and tūn, meaning “enclosure settlement.” With a name like this, your little bird is sure to feel at home wherever they go. You might also recognize this name from The Mighty Ducks character Fulton Reed or the Seinfeld character Fulton.