Kenton

Kenton can refer to several places and people. As a place name, Kenton is a common placename in the United Kingdom and the United States. In the UK, there are several villages and hamlets named Kenton, often found in counties such as Devon, Northumberland, and Suffolk. In the United States, Kenton is a city in Ohio, serving as the county seat of Hardin County. There are also smaller communities and neighborhoods named Kenton in states like Delaware, Oregon, and Kentucky.

As a given name, Kenton is a male given name of English origin. It is believed to derive from the Old English words "cyne" meaning "king" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "king's settlement" or "royal estate." The name has seen varying degrees of popularity over the years. Notable individuals named Kenton include Kenton Cool, a British mountaineer, and Kenton Duty, an American actor. The surname Kenton also exists, with individuals bearing it in various fields.