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Charlton

CHARL-ton

Popularity

#9106

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

3,520

Peak Year

#82 in 1971

First Recorded

1888

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English surname derived from a place name, meaning 'settlement of free men' or 'Charles' town'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Charlton Heston

    American actor with iconic film roles

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentReliableHonest

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