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Name Origin

Kenton is an English surname of occupational origin, meaning 'settlement by the Kent River'. It likely evolved from a place name referring to a location near a river named Kent.

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Famous People

Kenton Duty (1995-)

Actor

  • Known for his role as Gunther on the Disney Channel series 'Shake It Up'
  • Appeared in films such as 'The Suite Life Movie' and 'Adventures in Babysitting'

Kenton Cool

Mountaineer

  • First British climber to summit Mount Everest 16 times
  • Led expeditions on other notable peaks, including K2 and Annapurna

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