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Character from the pantomime Cinderella
Buttons is a traditional character in Cinderella pantomimes, and is commonly portrayed in Cinderella pantomimes throughout the UK and Australia. He is
Buttons_(pantomime)
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song by Steve Lacy from Gemini Rights Buttons (pantomime), a character in the Cinderella pantomime Buttons, of Buttons and Mindy, a cartoon dog from the children's
Button_(disambiguation)
English actor, television presenter and author
competition. Tracini's first theatre appearance came in a Christmas 2005 pantomime version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend
Joe_Tracini
Stock character
ˌpiːəˈroʊ/ PEE-ə-roh, PEE-ə-ROH; French: [pjɛʁo] ) is a stock character of pantomime and commedia dell'arte whose origins date back to the late 17th-century
Pierrot
British singer and actress
Davidson, playing Buttons, gives a lift to co-star Diane Lee at the launch in Ealing of his own production of the X-rated pantomime Sinderella which opens
Dianne_Lee
Traditional role in British pantomime
A pantomime dame is a traditional role in British pantomime. It is part of the theatrical tradition of travesti portrayal of female characters by male
Pantomime_dame
British actor (born 1963)
Spamalot. Carty has played Ali Baba in the BBC Christmas pantomime Aladdin, and starred as Buttons in Cinderella at the Gatehouse Theatre Stafford from 14
Todd_Carty
British actor (born 1948)
has performed in pantomime. He has played Widow Twankey in Aladdin (in Plymouth in 2009, Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton in 2010), Buttons in Cinderella (at
Christopher_Biggins
'Prince Florizel'. Cyril Woods played the 'Buttons' role, named 'Buddy' in this production. The 1942 pantomime was Sleeping Beauty. Elizabeth was 'Prince
Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret's Christmas pantomimes
Princesses_Elizabeth_and_Margaret's_Christmas_pantomimes
Pantomime of ''Cinderella'' by Kris Lythgoe
A Cinderella Christmas is a pantomime version of the fairytale Cinderella, with a book by Kris Lythgoe, using for its score a pastiche of well known pop
A_Cinderella_Christmas
Work based on Cinderella
Sinderella is a pantomime created by Jim Davidson and Bryan Blackburn. It is a sexually explicit derivative of Cinderella. Conceived in Charlie Drake's
Sinderella
British actor and singer (born 1964)
Christmas 2009, 2013 and 2014, Richie appeared as Aladdin, Buttons and Dick Whittington, in the pantomimes Aladdin, Cinderella and Dick Whittington at the Wycombe
Shane_Richie
British actor and presenter (born 1970)
character Wishy Washy in the pantomime Aladdin at the Hexagon theatre. Fletcher has since performed in numerous pantomimes at the venue, including Cinderella
Justin_Fletcher
English actor, singer and television presenter (born 1960)
Gladiators on BBC One in 2024. He also often appears onstage, particularly in pantomimes. As a singer, Walsh has released the studio albums Chasing Dreams (2016)
Bradley_Walsh
English actor
comedian and stage director. He is known for his extensive work in British pantomimes and for his role in the film Damsel (2024). He has appeared in various
Matt_Slack
British skiffle singer (1931–2002)
performers whom he inspired. Lonegan frequently appeared in pantomime; for example as "Buttons" in Cinderella in Nottingham. During his three years in the
Lonnie_Donegan
Theatre in Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Brandon 1978/79 – Cinderella 1979/80 – Jack and the Beanstalk 1980/81 – No pantomime due to AIDS 1981/82 – Aladdin starring Bernie Winters and Tim Swinton
Wyvern_Theatre
Artwork intended for performance; formal type of literature
An important part of the pantomime, until the late 19th century, was the harlequinade. Outside Britain the word "pantomime" is usually used to mean miming
Drama
Comic entertainer (1921–1973)
made his first pantomime appearance in 1938, alongside the bumptious "Two Ton" Tessie O'Shea. In pantomime he was usually cast as Buttons, Tom Thumb, or
Jimmy_Clitheroe
European folk tale
the Ugly sisters, and has a servant, Cinderella's friend Buttons. Throughout the pantomime, the Baron is continually harassed by the Broker's Men (often
Cinderella
Welsh singer and actor (born 1976)
Watkins performed at Preston's Charter Theatre in the pantomime Cinderella in the role of Buttons. In summer 2007, he performed in the West End version
Ian_"H"_Watkins
English music hall singer, stage & film actor (1869–1954)
absurdity. Apart from his music hall acts, he was a popular Christmas pantomime performer in the English provinces, where he excelled in the dame roles
George_Robey
British comedian (born 1952)
appeared in the pantomime version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Southport Theatre. In recent years, Aiden has appeared in pantomime at the Princess
Aiden_J._Harvey
British presenter
'Mr Liker Biker' in Grandpa in My Pocket. Gallagher often performs in pantomimes. In 2006, he appeared as Wishee Washee in Aladdin at the Theatre Royal
Phil_Gallagher
British actor (1864–1953)
pantomime and films during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Making his first professional appearance in 1885, he was a regular in pantomime, playing
Tom_Shale
English television presenter (1965–2008)
for children, and during the Christmas period, he performed in pantomime as "Buttons" in Cinderella at the Watersmeet, Rickmansworth, in December 2007
Mark_Speight
Fictional characters
Cinderella's stepsisters are antagonists in the fairy tale and pantomime, Cinderella. They are the daughters of Cinderella's wicked stepmother, who treat
Cinderella's_stepsisters
British actor and comedian (born 1986)
In December 2021, Khan appeared as Bonzo in Beauty and the Beast: A Pantomime for Comic Relief, originally broadcast on BBC Two on Sunday 21 December
Guz_Khan
British comedian (1958–2024)
the Ricky Tomlinson Laughter Show. Norvelle spent the 2009 pantomime season playing Buttons in Cinderella in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. In 2011, he appeared
Duncan_Norvelle
British actor
2020). "Look who is joining the cast of Winter Gardens pantomime Cinderella, Ugly Sisters and Buttons revealed". Blackpool Gazette. National World. Archived
Steven_Roberts_(actor)
Scottish actor and director (born 1976)
and Liam Dolan in 2017 & 2018 tours. Agnew appeared in the Christmas Pantomime Sleeping Beauty at Swansea's Grand Theatre between December 2009 and January
Andrew_Agnew_(actor)
1st episode of the 9th series of The Goodies
following which they are thrown on the scrapheap with Buttons, the ugly sisters and other pantomime characters played by men. The Goodies rebel against
Snow_White_2
French mime artist (1829–1873)
Marseille. He is routinely credited with founding a southern "school" of pantomime; indeed, he served as tutor to the Marseille mime Louis Rouffe, who, in
Charles_Deburau
British television presenter and actor
Cinderella Buttons; Baron Hard-Up The Harlington, 2014–2015 pantomime 2016–2017 Cinderella Buttons New Theatre Royal Lincoln, 2016–2017 pantomime 2017–2018
Chris_Johnson_(presenter)
British television presenter
Shameless. He is now a regular in pantomime at the Ipswich Regent Theatre and first made an appearance as Buttons in Cinderella in 2014. In August 2019
Mike_McClean
American singer (born 1963)
from December 1, 2017, to January 7, 2018, the role of Abanzar in the pantomime Aladdin at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen. He has appeared on several
Jimmy_Osmond
English actor and television presenter (born 1982)
performed as Buttons in the pantomime Cinderella, at the Central Theatre in Chatham, Medway. In 2009 and 2010, he appeared in the pantomime Snow White and
Joe_Swash
English comedian (born 1967)
2012/2013 – Wishee Washee in Aladdin (Richmond Theatre). 2014/2015 – Buttons in Cinderella (New Wimbledon Theatre) with Linda Gray, Matthew Kelly, Wayne
Tim_Vine
Scottish comedian and actor (1930–2016)
other being played by Stanley Baxter. Also in the pantomime was Lonnie Donegan, who played "Buttons". According to "The Stage", this was Corbett's first
Ronnie_Corbett
English comedian
and stage appearances, as well as stand-up shows, plays, musicals and pantomimes. In 2004 he went on to win the fourth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get
Joe_Pasquale
British actor (born 1954)
has also appeared in many pantomimes since 1986. Most recently he has appeared as the dame in the London Palladium pantomimes for Qdos Entertainment such
Gary_Wilmot
British TV series
The ITV Panto was a series of televised pantomimes originally broadcast on ITV in 1998, 2000, and 2002. They have since been repeated over the 20 years
ITV_Panto
English actor (born 1940)
alongside Alun Armstrong and Richard Wilson. In 1979, he appeared as Buttons in the pantomime Cinderella at Newcastle's Theatre Royal, starring Leah Bell and
David_Jason
English television presenter, actor, and comedian
Christmas 2008 panto season, Dennis appeared as Buttons in Cinderella at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool. The pantomime also featured Jennifer Ellison as Cinderella
Les_Dennis
British actor and comedian
Theatre) By Jeeves as Bingo Little (New Vic Theatre) Cinderella as Buttons (Spillers Pantomime) Into the Woods as Jack (Donmar Warehouse) Dick Whittington as
Christopher_Pizzey
British comedian and impressionist (born 1970)
starred once again as Buttons in Cinderella in the 2014-15 panto season at the same theatre. He starred in the 2015-16 pantomime Snow White alongside Sherrie
Jon_Clegg
Scottish actor
He has also performed in ten commercial pantomime productions, in which he portrays the 'Wishee Washee'/'Buttons' characters. As a musician, he began busking
Keith_Warwick
British comedian
numerous pantomimes, topping the bill and breaking successive box office records at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford in Aladdin (1994–1995), as Buttons in Cinderella
Billy_Pearce
Australian actor
along with Matthew Kelly and Ruth Madoc, before playing Buttons in the Cinderella pantomime at the Towngate Theatre, Poole. In February 1998, he guested
Richard Norton (actor, born 1970)
Richard_Norton_(actor,_born_1970)
Ostentatious style and sensibility
juxtaposition, theatricality, and humour, and has appeared in film, cabaret, and pantomime. Both high and low forms of culture may be camp, but where high art incorporates
Camp_(style)
British comedian and ventriloquist (born 1972)
season, Zerdin played Cinderella's sidekick Buttons in the London Palladium production of the pantomime Cinderella, leading the Radio Times to dub him
Paul_Zerdin
English actor (1938–2023)
The Ghost Train. Davies also appeared in a Cinderella pantomime, where he played the role of Buttons, the servant of Cinderella's stepfather, and Cinderella's
Geoffrey_Davies
Season of television series
Brothers to produce the pantomime Cinderella. It aired from 20 December 2004 to 5 January 2005 on the Channel 4 network. The pantomime performed, Cinderella
Big_Brother_Panto
Theatre in England
hosts shows all year round including opera, ballet, comedy, music and pantomime performances. In 1946 an old market building, designed by Hans Price,
The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare
The_Playhouse,_Weston-super-Mare
British actor and television presenter
composed the theme music to Bear Behaving Badly and Prank Patrol. In pantomime, Harwood played Idle Jack in Dick Whittington at The Anvil Theatre, Basingstoke
Barney_Harwood
Group encountering art
sympathetic, such as Buttons from "Cinderella". Typical interactions include call and response (e.g. Buttons: "Hiya gang!" Audience: "Hiya Buttons!"). Back and
Audience
Australian actor (born 1979)
Dinner Theatre in Melbourne. Moloney appeared in the Cinderella pantomime as Buttons in 2005 and 2007. In 2012, Moloney made an appearance on Big Brother's
Ryan_Moloney
American singer and television personality (born 1984)
part of Cinderella in the New Wimbledon Theatre production of the family pantomime, Cinderella. Thornton opted out of joining the November reunion of the
Melody_Thornton
English actor (1919–1996)
with Cilla Black in the pantomime Little Red Riding Hood at the Wimbledon Theatre, and appeared in David Croft's BBC pantomime Mother Goose that Christmas
Jon_Pertwee
British romantic comedy film
marked comedian Parry's debut screenplay. Produced by Kate Heggie at Shiny Buttons Productions. Filming took place in August 2021, primarily in the London
Your_Christmas_or_Mine?
English comedian (1922–1981)
company, and became well known in pantomimes for playing Buttons in Cinderella. He also sometimes performed as a pantomime dame. He topped the bill in touring
Derek_Roy_(comedian)
1970 film by David Lean
Michael approaches her tenderly. Between Rosy's dismay and Michael's pantomime, the villagers surmise that she is having an affair with Doryan. One night
Ryan's_Daughter
Australian actor (born 1967)
and again in 1995, Newton joined other Australian actors in the British pantomime season. In 2002, Newton appeared in the Australian-American science fiction
Ross_Newton
Musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein
adapted for the stage in a number of versions, including a London West End pantomime adaptation, one produced by New York City Opera that follows the original
Cinderella (Rodgers and Hammerstein musical)
Cinderella_(Rodgers_and_Hammerstein_musical)
British sitcom (2019–2023)
enough, typically with only a forefinger to nudge small objects or press buttons. Martha Howe-Douglas as Lady Stephanie 'Fanny' Button – a pompous, overbearing
Ghosts_(2019_TV_series)
American actor and singer (1911–1987)
and comedian. His performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes, and rapid-fire novelty songs. Kaye starred in 23 films, notably Wonder
Danny_Kaye
British television host and comedian (born 1952)
Morning Interviewee Barrymore was talking about his career and role in pantomime as Buttons in Cinderella at the Manchester Opera House. 1993 It'll Be Alright
Michael_Barrymore
English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian (1904–1961)
breathing problems from his heavy smoking. He finished the year in pantomime, appearing as Buttons in Cinderella at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, with Beryl playing
George_Formby
British comedian
Wishee Washee in "Aladdin". The pinnacle of his Pantomime work was the 2015/16 season. Playing Buttons in "Cinderella" at the Manchester Opera House with
Andre_Vincent
Person who cleans chimneys
occupations of the era, and consequently has been derided in verse, ballad, and pantomime. The first mechanical sweeper was invented by George Smart in 1803 but
Chimney_sweep
British-American actress and singer (1925–2022)
and The George Gobel Show, and she became a regular on the game show Pantomime Quiz. In April 1957 she debuted on Broadway at the Henry Miller Theatre
Angela_Lansbury
Theatre in Oxford, England
performed in pantomime at the New Theatre in the early 1970s, together with Peter Glaze as the Dame. 1978 saw Norman Collier take to the pantomime stage in
New_Theatre_Oxford
Form of theatre originating in Italy
some extent a scripted routine. Another characteristic of commedia is pantomime, which is mostly used by the character Arlecchino, now better known as
Commedia_dell'arte
British actor (1895–1972)
Truth, Yes Madam?, and Please Teacher. In 1945 he made his pantomime debut, playing Buttons in Cinderella at the Victoria Palace. He married Patricia Malone
Bobby_Howes
Animatronic human skeleton
featured appearances by Grant Imahara, Donny Osmond, Secretariat (the show's pantomime horse, voiced by Josh Thompson impersonating Morgan Freeman), and Wavy
Geoff_Peterson
British actor, comedian and presenter (born 1979)
to COVID-19. During November and December 2020 he portrayed Buttons in the adult pantomime Cinderella: A Socially Distanced Ball at the Turbine Theatre
Rufus_Hound
English comedian and actor (1924–1968)
Hall, Bognor Regis. Christmas 1949 saw him in the part of "Buttons" in the Cinderella pantomime at the Royal Artillery, Woolwich. In June 1950, he opened
Tony_Hancock
British actor (born 1960)
on a major national tour. In 1993, he finished the Richmond Theatre pantomime season with Kate O’Mara and Bernard Cribbins. In 1994 Morris took on the
Jonathon_Morris
Archived from the original on 16 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022. "Buttons: A Christmas Tale". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on 22
Angela Lansbury on screen and stage
Angela_Lansbury_on_screen_and_stage
English comedian (1886–1964)
the 1920s and 1930s. He appeared in revues, variety shows, pantomimes (often as "Buttons"), and musical comedies, and performed in New York as well as
Billy_Danvers
Radio or club entertainment such as Mickey Rooney, Bobby Breen and Red Buttons. The small troupe usually comprised a comedian, dancer/singer and musician
Jeep_Show
Scottish-American actor, author, and singer (born 1967)
Rob Lowe in the 2005 production of A Few Good Men. Barrowman starred in pantomime productions of Cinderella at the New Wimbledon Theatre (Christmas, 2005–06)
John_Barrowman
British actress (born 1977)
Barry's pantomime version of Cinderella at the Grand Opera House, York. She played the title role, while husband Stuart played the role of Buttons. From
Tonicha_Jeronimo
British actress (1934–2023)
the Prince's Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in the pantomime Cinderella opposite Derek Roy as Buttons and Christine Norden as Prince Charming. She next
Moiya_Kelly
English actor, comedian and writer (1900–1963)
in pantomime, revue and summer show. During the Second World War, he continued to perform in pantomime. At every performance of the 1943 pantomime, "Cinderella
Neville_Kennard
British actress
early 1989 she played the eponymous Cinderella in the pantomime, opposite Lionel Blair as Buttons. In 1990 she toured with the musical Blues in the Night
Stephanie_Lawrence
Scottish actor, singer, director and producer (1890–1957)
At Christmas of that year he made his début as a principal in pantomime, playing Buttons in Cinderella. The Times said that he gave the part a new look
Jack_Buchanan
Genre of variety show
New York during the 1868–1869 theatrical season: "The eccentricities of pantomime and burlesque – with their curious combination of comedy, parody, satire
American_burlesque
American right-wing populist political ideology
inflammatory buttons at conservative conference". Toronto Star. McKenna, Kate (April 13, 2025). "Liberal operatives planted 'stop the steal' buttons at conservative
Trumpism
British actress (1892–1982)
performer who also appeared as a leading lady in silent films and in pantomime. In 1951 she appeared in The Golden Year, the first musical comedy produced
Daisy_Burrell
British pop singer (1929–1971)
Methodist Church, Surrey. The couple met in pantomime two years ago when she played Cinderella and he was Buttons. Photo Shows Dickie Valentine and his bride
Dickie_Valentine
Australian actor (born 1958)
Borthwick Castle in May 2000. They met while they were performing in a pantomime in London. They have three children. Easdale later appeared alongside
Stefan_Dennis
1999 video game
section of a stage. There are six buttons that match actions on-screen; the directional pad buttons, and two action buttons (A and B on Dreamcast and Game
Space_Channel_5
Scottish pianist (1920–1980)
afternoon show on BBC Radio 2, Melody Time. Henderson appeared in pantomime as Buttons in the 1968/69 Southampton Gaumont Theatre production of Cinderella
Joe_"Mr_Piano"_Henderson
English comedian, born 1922
likes of Frank Sinatra and Guy Mitchell. His pantomime appearances were well received, especially as Buttons in Cinderella, and he wrote many songs for
George_Martin_(comedian)
Cartoon character
Himself. Messmer also stated he was influenced by Charlie Chaplin, whose pantomime action Messmer had studied when creating Sullivan's Chaplin series. As
Felix_the_Cat
1817 opera by Gioachino Rossini
with Love Cinderalla Ella Cinders (1925–1961) Cinders (2012 video game) Pantomime Sinderella Songs "Spread a Little Happiness" (1929) "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo"
La_Cenerentola
Musical
Cinderella's stepsisters Fairy godmother Wicked stepmother Prince Charming Buttons Male versions Askeladden or Boots (Norwegian) Fire Boy (Japanese) National
Sisterella
Irish actor (1938–2016)
Eblana Theatre with Cecil Sheridan and Jack Cruise. Other work included pantomime and comedy sketches. Kelly's first film role, which was uncredited, was
Frank_Kelly
Australian comedian
including Sydney's "Sammy Lees" and "Jo Taylors." He performed pantomime. He was famous as "Buttons" in Cinderella. He did Vaudeville, variety and revue. He
Terry_Scanlon
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English
English : variant of Bunting.
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English (chiefly Devon)
English (chiefly Devon) : nickname for someone thought to resemble a sheep (e.g. a gentle but unimaginative person), or metonymic occupational name for a shepherd, from Anglo-Norman French muto(u)n ‘sheep’ (Old French mouton, probably of Gaulish origin; compare Breton maout ‘sheep’).
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English (now found mainly in northern Ireland)
English (now found mainly in northern Ireland) : habitational name from any of the various places so called, in Northamptonshire, Devon, Lincolnshire, and elsewhere. The one in Northamptonshire is Old English Ludingtūn ‘settlement (tūn) associated with Luda’ (a personal name of uncertain origin); that in Cornwood, Devon, is Old English Ludantūn ‘Luda’s settlement’; that in Lincolnshire is ‘pool settlement’, from Old English luh ‘pool’, and Lutton in North Yorkshire is ‘settlement on the river Hlūde’ (see Loud) or ‘Luda’s settlement’.
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English : unexplained; perhaps a variant of Bottle, from the medieval personal name Bottyll, of Scandinavian origin.
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English : patronymic from Butter 1.English : occupational name for a servant working in a wine cellar, Norman French boterie (see Buttery), with the Middle English genitive -s.German : variant of Butter 2.
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English : from a pet form of Batt 1 or 2.French : variant of Baston.Huguenot families named Bat(t)on from Picardy settled in SC in the early 18th century.
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English and Scottish : variant of Beaton or Beeton.
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English
English : metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of buttons, from Old French bo(u)ton ‘knob’, ‘lump’, specialized to mean ‘button’. Compare Butner.
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English : variant of Thurston.
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English : patronymic from Butt 2.
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English : habitational name from Buxton in Derbyshire, which in Middle English was called Buchestanes, Bucstones (i.e. ‘bowing stones’, from Middle English b(o)ugen, Old English būgan ‘to bow’ + stanes ‘stones’). It is probably named for logan stones in the vicinity. (Logan stones are boulders so poised that they rock at a touch.)English : less commonly, a habitational name from Buxton in Norfolk, which is named with the genitive case of the Old English personal name Bucc (see Buck 1) + Old English tūn ‘settlement’, ‘enclosure’.
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English (Hereford and Wales)
English (Hereford and Wales) : topographical name from Middle English (a)bove ‘above’ (Old English on būfan) + toun ‘village’, ‘hamlet’, i.e. denoting someone who lived above the village, or a habitational name from a minor place named with these elements, such as Bufton End in Cambridgeshire.
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From the south farm.
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English : variant of Bottom.
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English
English : habitational name from any of the places called Dutton, especially those in Cheshire and Lancashire. The first of these is named from Old English dūn ‘hill’ + tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’; the second is from Old English personal name Dudd(a) (see Dodd 1) + Old English tūn.
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Hindu, Indian
Belly Button; Word
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English
English : habitational name from a place name that is very common in central and northern England. The derivation in most cases is from Old English burh ‘fort’ (see Burke) + tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.
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English
English : habitational name from any of the extremely numerous places called Sutton, from Old English sūð ‘south’ + tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
King Henry the Eighth' Doctor Butts, physician to the King.
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Jewish
Jewish : unexplained.English : habitational name from a place in Gloucestershire named Bitton. The place takes its name from the Boyd river, a Celtic river name of uncertain origin + Old English tūn ‘settlement’, ‘farmstead’.
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