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Origin: British

Meaning: Holy stone; Stony hollow

Halston is a surname and boy’s given name of English origin. It most likely originated as a habitational name for someone who lived near Halston in Shropshire, England. It may derive from the elements hol, meaning “hollow,” and stān, meaning “stone,” to mean “stony hollow.” It has also been said to mean “holy stone.” A famous bearer of this name was the American fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick, known simply as Halston. One of the most iconic designers in US history, he makes a worthy namesake for baby!