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Gender:

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Origin:	English


Meaning:	Priest settlement


Pronunciation:	(PRESS tun) [Guide]

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Preston is a city in Lancashire, England on the River Ribble. It was named Preston either as a result of the lands being owned by York Cathedral, or due to the priory set up by St Wilfrid on the Ribble.

Preston Burke was the name of a character on the popular TV show 'Grey's Anatomy'.