Naghton Family Name and Heraldry

The spelling Naghton grew out of Naughton, an Irish surname with a long paper trail.

What does the surname Naghton mean?

Taken at its root, Naghton points to “Descendant of Neachtan (bright, pure)”.

How is Naghton related to Naughton?

Before spelling was fixed, Naughton was also written Naghton. Other spellings include Naghten and Naughten.

Does every Naghton family have a crest?

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Naghton, so the heraldry linked to Naughton is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Get the complete Naghton report, with a museum-style coat of arms.