Daltan
DAHL-tuhn
Daltan is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “A modern variation of Dalton, which is derived from an English surname meaning 'from the valley town'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1994.
What Daltan Means
“A modern variation of Dalton, which is derived from an English surname meaning 'from the valley town'.”
The Story of Daltan
Some names are echoes from the past, carrying the quiet dignity of a place that time has remembered.
Daltan is a modern take on the English surname Dalton, itself meaning 'from the valley town.' This variation first appeared in 1994, a singular moment for this honest sound.
You picture your son Daltan as a hardworking individual, someone whose honesty is as plain as day. He is the friendly face you can always count on, a stable and reliable spirit.
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Numerology
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Peak Year
#5 in 1994
Total Births
10
First Recorded
1994
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