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Hamilton

HAM-il-ton

Popularity

#2640

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

6,479

Peak Year

#98 in 2016

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English surname turned first name, meaning 'from the proud village' or 'flat-topped hill town'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alexander Hamilton

    Founding Father of the United States.

  • Gustave Hamilton

    Prominent scientist known for his work.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

AmbitiousIntelligentDeterminedLeadership

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