Sutton facts for kids

Sutton is a name that comes from Old English, meaning "south settlement" or "south town." It's a very common name for places, people, and even some other things around the world!

Places Named Sutton

Many towns, villages, and areas are called Sutton. This name is especially popular in the United Kingdom, but you can find it in many other countries too.

Sutton in the United Kingdom

The name Sutton is found all over England, Wales, and other parts of the UK. Here are just a few examples:

England

• Sutton, Bedfordshire: A village in the county of Bedfordshire.
• Sutton-in-the-Isle: Located near Ely in Cambridgeshire.
• Sutton, Cheshire East: A civil parish in Cheshire.
  • Sutton Lane Ends: A village also in Cheshire.
• Sutton on the Hill: A place in Derbyshire.
• Sutton, Devon: A small hamlet near Kingsbridge.
• Plymouth, Devon: This city was historically known as Sutton.
  • Sutton Harbour: A famous harbor in Plymouth.
• Sutton, Essex: A village in the county of Essex.
• Sutton Scotney: Found in Hampshire.
• Sutton, Kent: One of several places named Sutton in Kent.
• Sutton Valence: A village in Kent, near Maidstone.
• Sutton in the Elms: Located near Broughton Astley in Leicestershire.
• Sutton Bridge: A town in Lincolnshire.
• Sutton-on-Sea: Part of a larger area called Mablethorpe and Sutton in Lincolnshire.
• Sutton, London: A large town in South London.
  • London Borough of Sutton: The local government area that includes Sutton.
• Sutton, St Helens: A place in Merseyside.
• Sutton, Norfolk: A village in Norfolk.
• Sutton-in-Ashfield: A large town in Nottinghamshire.
• Sutton-on-Trent: A village by the River Trent in Nottinghamshire.
• Sutton Bonington: A village in Nottinghamshire, home to a campus of the University of Nottingham.
• Sutton Courtenay: A village in Oxfordshire.
• Sutton Hoo: A very important archaeological site near Woodbridge, Suffolk, famous for Anglo-Saxon ship burials.
• Sutton Coldfield: A large town in Birmingham, West Midlands.
  • Sutton Park, West Midlands: A large urban park in Sutton Coldfield.
• Sutton, West Sussex: A village near Chichester.
• Sutton upon Derwent: A village in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
• Sutton-on-Hull: Another place in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
• Sutton Bank: A famous hill in North Yorkshire, known for its views.
• Sutton-in-Craven: A village in North Yorkshire.

Wales

• Sutton, Pembrokeshire: A small location in Pembrokeshire.
• Sutton, Vale of Glamorgan: A place in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Sutton Around the World

The name Sutton also appears in many other countries:

Australia

• Sutton, New South Wales: A small town in New South Wales.
• Sutton Forest, New South Wales: A village in New South Wales.

Canada

• Sutton, Ontario: A community in Ontario.
• Sutton, Quebec: A town in Quebec.

Ireland

• Sutton, Dublin: A suburb of Dublin.

New Zealand

• Sutton, New Zealand: A small place in Otago.

United States

• Sutton, Massachusetts: A town in Massachusetts.
• Sutton, Nebraska: A city in Nebraska.
• Sutton, New Hampshire: A town in New Hampshire.
• Sutton, West Virginia: A town in West Virginia.
• Sutton County, Texas: A county in Texas.

People Named Sutton

Many people have Sutton as a first name or a last name.

• Sutton (given name): A list of people who have Sutton as their first name.
• Sutton (surname): A list of people who have Sutton as their last name.

You might also know Sutton from TV shows:

• Sutton Mercer: A character from the TV series The Lying Game.
• Sutton Brady: A character from the TV series The Bold Type.

Football Clubs

Several football (soccer) clubs are named Sutton:

• Bishop Sutton A.F.C.
• Sutton Coldfield Town F.C.
• Sutton United F.C.

Other Uses of Sutton

• Sutton Publishing: A company that publishes books, especially about history.
• Sutton Group: A Canadian company that helps people buy and sell homes.
• USS Sutton: The name of more than one ship used by the United States Navy.