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The name Atherton is of English origin and is typically given to Boys. It is associated with the religion. Numerologically, Atherton is often linked to the number 2.
Atherton Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Atherton mean? What is the meaning of the name Atherton
Meaning of Atherton: Name Atherton in the English origin, means A person from a spring town. Name Atherton is of English origin and is a Boy name.
Name
Atherton
Meaning
A person from a spring town
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 8 characters
Spell
A-T-H-E-R-T-O-N
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
2
Indian Vedic Numerology
9
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Famous people with name Atherton (Namesakes)
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- Michael Atherton
Michael Andrew Atherton OBE (born 23 March 1968) is a broadcaster, journalist and a former England international first-class cricketer.
- William Atherton
William Atherton Knight (born July 30, 1947) is an American actor, best known for portraying Richard Thornburg in Die Hard and its sequel and Walter Peck in Ghostbusters.
- Peter Atherton
Peter Atherton (born 6 April 1970), is an English former professional footballer who played as both a defender and a midfielder.
- Keith Atherton
Keith Rowe Atherton (born February 19, 1959), is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily in relief, from 1983-1989.
- Donny Atherton
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- Gee Atherton
George David Atherton, known as Gee Atherton (born 26 February 1985, near Salisbury, England) is a professional racing cyclist specialising in downhill and four cross mountain bike racing, and is a multiple national champion, multiple World Cup winner, and 2008 & 2014 Downhill World Champion.
- Dan Atherton
Daniel Simon Atherton, known as Dan Atherton (born 25 January 1982, near Salisbury), is a professional racing cyclist specialising in downhill, four cross and enduro-downhill mountain bike racing, and is a former national champion of Great Britain.
- Rachel Atherton
Rachel Laura Atherton (born 6 December 1987) is a British professional downhill mountain bike racer, and is a multiple time UCI World Champion.
- Jason Atherton
Jason Atherton (born 6 September 1971) is an English chef and restaurateur.
- Gordon Atherton
Francis Gordon Atherton , born 18 June 1934 in Horwich in Lancashire, was an English footballer who played as a right half in the Football League.
- Howard Atherton
Howard William Atherton BSC (born 12 August 1947) is an English cinematographer known for such films as Fatal Attraction, Indecent Proposal, Bad Boys, Color Me Kubrick, Lolita and Black Rain.
Atherton was nominated for a 1996 Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for his work on the NBC miniseries adaptation of Gulliver's Travels.
- Minna Atherton
Minna Atherton (born 17 May 2000) is an Australian competitive swimmer who won the gold medals in the 100- and 200-metre backstroke events at the 2015 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in Singapore.
- Amber Atherton
Amber Atherton (born 9 February 1991, in Hong Kong) is a British entrepreneur who founded Zyper, a marketing software company backed by Y Combinator.
- Andrew Atherton
Andrew Atherton (born 27 June 1966) was the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dundee from January to November, 2019.
- Steve Atherton
Stephen Atherton (born 17 March 1965) is a South African former rugby union player.
- Sarah Atherton
Sarah Elizabeth Atherton (born 15 November 1967) is a British Conservative Party politician, who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wrexham since the 2019 general election.
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Atherton - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Krittika Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Atherton is Krittika. The Nakshatra Krittika of the name Atherton is connected to the deity Agni (God of Fire), and is ruled by the Sun. The symbol for Atherton is Knife or Spear, and it is characterized by Energy, Power. This name is connected to the element Fire and embodies the Sharp, Fiery.| name | Krittika |
|---|---|
| Deity | Agni (God of Fire) |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Symbol | Knife or Spear |
| Primary Quality | Energy, Power |
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Sharp, Fiery |
Numerology of Atherton
Numerology for Atherton - Number 2 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Atherton Numerology: Name Atherton has a number value of 2 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 2 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 9 |
| Motivation Number | 3 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 11 |
| Inner Dream Number | 8 |
| Soul Urge Number | 3 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 3 |
| Personality Number | 8 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Atherton
Syllables in Atherton Name
How many syllables in baby name Atherton? Atherton has 3 syllables. The name "Atherton" can be divided into 3 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Atherton? | 3 (a - ther - ton) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 8 |
| Unique letters: | 7 (a, t, h, e, r, o, n) |
| Atherton backwards: | notrehta |
| Atherton sorted alphabetically: | aehnortt |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | A-T-H-E-R-T-O-N |
| Pronunciation |
Name Atherton is combinations of, 1 occurance of A, 2 occurances of T, 1 occurance of H, 1 occurance of E, 1 occurance of R, 1 occurance of O, 1 occurance of N.
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Birthday Wishes for Atherton
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Atherton
Atherton's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Atherton on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Atherton! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Atherton, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Atherton! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Atherton
What is the meaning of Atherton?
Name Atherton means A person from a spring town as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Atherton Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Atherton?
Name Atherton has numerology 9 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Atherton?
Numerology number of Atherton is 9 (Vedic) and 2 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Atherton?
The lucky number of name Atherton is 9 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Atherton name?
The name Atherton has 8 letters. The name Atherton consists of 1 word with 8 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Atherton?
Name Atherton belongs to Krittika nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Atherton come from?
Atherton is a English name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Atherton?
The name Atherton is of English origin and is used within communities.
What does Atherton mean?
Name Atherton means A person from a spring town as per The ParentZ
What does the name Atherton mean?
Atherton is of English origin and means A person from a spring town as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Atherton?
Atherton means A person from a spring town and is a English name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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The name Atherton consists of 8 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Atherton! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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