Helton is a forename and a surname of Old English origin. It is derived from the family that lived in the village of Elton in Cheshire, England. The village's motto is Artibus et armis. It is also the name of a village in Cumbria, England. Variants of the name include:
Eltone, Elton, and Ellton. People with the Helton surname or given name include:
Surname
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| Meaning | "Artibus et armis" |
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| Region of origin | England |
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| Variant forms | Eltone, Elton, Ellton |
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