The name “Ashton” originates from the Old English words “Æsc” (ash tree) and “Tūn” (settlement), signifying a place near ash trees. It symbolizes strength, courage, and victory. Notable people with this name include actor Ashton Kutcher and Olympic decathlete Ashton Eaton. Places named Ashton include a town in England and cities in Idaho and Illinois. In literature, Ashton appears in Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure” and the “Veronica Mars” series. The name is also associated with the ash tree’s symbolism in mythology.