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Celebrate the Thornton name with Scottish heritage gifts, including an accent mug, woven blanket, ceramic ornament and family shield T-shirt. Choose a meaningful gift for a Thornton relative or a keepsake for your own home.
Thornton is a habitational surname formed from Old English words for a thorn tree and a farmstead or estate. Several places gave rise to the name, including Thornton in the Mearns in Scotland. This collection brings together our Scottish Thornton designs; the primary history article explores the surname’s wider origins and family roots.
