Atherton

American

[ath-er-tuhn] / ˈæθ ər tən /

noun

Gertrude (Franklin) Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857–1948, U.S. novelist.

Atherton British

/ ˈæθətən /

noun

Mike, full name Michael Andrew Atherton . born 1968, English cricketer: played for Lancashire (1987–2001) and England (1989–2001); captain of England (1993–1998)

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But a regular street sweeper can get into the broader lanes where it can’t on Broadway and Bellflower south of Atherton Street.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

“Studebaker is gonna be awesome when it’s done,” said Dan Olsen, who lives near Studebaker and Atherton.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

One regular is Paul Atherton, who was awarded the Freedom of the City of London earlier this year and has been dealing with homelessness for 17 years.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Earlier this week, Sarah Atherton, former MP for Wrexham, told the BBC that public confidence in the college could "only be restored through an independent inquiry".

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

“I live in Atherton, with my parents and brother. I’m here for Insomnia Con, like you.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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