Horton is a masculine given name. People or fictional characters named Horton include: *

Horton Foote Albert Horton Foote Jr. (March 14, 1916March 4, 2009) was an American playwright and screenwriter. He received Academy Awards for his screenplays for the 1962 film ''To Kill a Mockingbird'', which was adapted from the 1960 novel of the same name ...

(1916–2009), American playwright and screenwriter * Horton D. Haight (1832–1900), Mormon pioneer * Horton H. Hobbs, Jr. (1914–1994), American taxonomist and carcinologist *

Horton Smith Horton Smith (May 22, 1908 – October 15, 1963) was an American professional golfer, best known as the winner of the first and third Masters Tournaments. Tournament career Born in Springfield, Missouri, Smith turned professional in 1926 and w ...

(1908–1963), American golfer and first winner of the Masters Tournament * Horton Williams (1933–2020), retired judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia *

Horton the Elephant Horton the Elephant is a fictional character from the 1940 book ''Horton Hatches the Egg'' and 1954 book ''Horton Hears a Who!'', both by Dr. Seuss. In both books and subsequent media, Horton is characterized as a kind, sweet-natured and naïve e ...

, fictional Dr. Seuss character

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