From the Afton river
Afton is a place-name of Scottish origin, specifically referring to the River Afton in Ayrshire. It gained literary prominence through Robert Burns' poem 'Sweet Afton,' which romanticized the river and its surroundings. In the United States, it is used as a gender-neutral name but leans slightly more feminine in modern usage.
About 43 girls were named Afton in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and author
Character on the television series Dallas · Dallas
American actress known for The Rookie
The same feel as Afton — far less common.
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