Renton

Renton is the name of several places in the United States and the United Kingdom. The most prominent are Renton, Washington, a city in King County within the Seattle metropolitan area, and Renton, Scotland, a town in West Dunbartonshire near Glasgow along the River Leven. The name is used for other smaller communities and historic districts in North America and Europe.

Renton, Washington, is a suburban city with a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, services, and retail. It is home to Boeing’s Renton Factory, one of the company's primary production plants for commercial airplanes, as well as the campus of various regional employers. The city is served by major roads and public transit linking it to the greater Seattle area.

Renton, Scotland, sits on the northern bank of the River Leven and forms part of West Dunbartonshire. It has a history linked to industry and transportation in the Clyde region and serves as a residential community for commuters to Glasgow.

The etymology of Renton is not certain; the name is commonly treated as a toponym derived from a surname or landowner, and it has been applied to multiple places through history.