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Carlton

KARL-tun

Popularity

#2829

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

49,124

Peak Year

#962 in 1957

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Carlton is an English place name and surname meaning 'settlement of free peasants'. It signifies a town or village known for its independent farmers.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Carlton Fisk

    American Hall of Fame baseball catcher

  • Carlton Cuse

    American television writer and producer

Nicknames

Personality Traits

ReliableDependableHardworkingIndependentPractical

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