Hamilton
HAM-il-ton
Popularity
#2640
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'.
Numerology
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.
Personality Traits
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Meaning
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