This is a negative association: Clayton Middleinitial "Clay" Puppington is a fictional character from the 2005 American adult stop-motion animated sitcom, Moral Orel. He is Orel's self-destructive, abusive, and cynical alcoholic father.
To me this just seems like a strong name. If a man has this name he must be a beast. The guy I became friends with on the Appalachian trail with this name is a tall, strong guy who packed a lot more than what was necessary, earning the nickname “Sir Plus”.
Clayton Rawson, famous mystery author from the 1930s and 1940s. His series detective was retired magician The Great Merlni; Rawson himself was a respected illusionist and wrote on the subject, too. His most famous book is "Death from a Top Hat".
Obviously the name means a large settlement of clay. But clay is a rock used for many health benefits. Bentonite clay can save you from food poisoning. Indians used to carry a pouch of it to eat when they ate bad food. I feel like it means pure in a way.
I can't believe that no one has yet mentioned him but allow me to. Clayton Stroope-the lead vocalist of the band, 'Thriving Ivory'. Undoubtedly the first association with this name that enters my mind.
In 2018, 10 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Clayton who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 500th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
― Anonymous User 10/12/2018
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It sounds like a redneck name. And the nickname Clay is just as dumb, who would want to be called something that is so similar to dirt? When I hear this name, I picture someone who wears a cowboy hat, has a hick accent, and chews tobacco. Ugh.
I can't stand this name. It's ugly and way too surnamey. I find the name Clayton dumb, odd and weird.
― Anonymous User 11/2/2014
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Actually, I've changed my mind about the name Clayton. I don't find it ugly anymore. This is quite a cool name. :)
― Anonymous User 7/25/2015
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Clayton is a supporting character in The Amazing World of Gumball.
― Anonymous User 11/2/2014
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Actually, Texas has WAAAY more counties than Georgia. Clayton is also a county in Alabama. As far as famous people go, I'm surprised no one has said Clayton Moore, the American actor who played the Lone Ranger on the television series of the same name. It ran from 1949-1957.
― Anonymous User 3/17/2013
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Clayton Danvers is the male protagonist from the Other World Series books written by Kelley Armstrong.
It's a really cool middle name, but a very ugly first name.
― Anonymous User 9/13/2010
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I love this name! It's absolutely gorgeous and masculine! I love the nickname Clay, too. It makes me think of a quiet, intelligent, and very handsome cowboy.
I'm not crazy about this name, but it's not bad. The thing is that it reminds me of Adam Clayton from U2, and while I don't know the guy, I sure don't like U2. Also, the name is a bit surname-y.