Afton
- Afton is not used a lot, although it is an older name originating in England (there is an Afton River in England) I love the way it sounds, sweet but yet strong.
- "Sweet Afton" is a poem by Robert Burns. The first time I read it I was in love with the name. Then, I heard the version sung by Nickel Creek, which
only fueled my fire for the name. Nell is after both of my grandmothers, Helen and Ellen. Nell also is a form of Eleanor, which means "compassion."
See Also: Afton (boy).