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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The researchers also formally described Anchiale mabiensis, a new species found in Queensland's critically endangered Mabi rainforest on the Atherton Tablelands.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

Atherton pulled Wigan level in the 18th minute after a fine break from Jenna Foubister.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

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

Ernest and Pief motored together over the Bay Bridge and down the peninsula to Neylan’s estate in the woodsy enclave of Atherton.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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