Hilton
HIL-tən
Popularity
#9792
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
6,972
Peak Year
#143 in 1920
First Recorded
1882
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname derived from a place name, meaning 'hill town' or 'settlement on a hill'.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Hilton Kramer
American art critic and cultural commentator
Hilton Als
American essayist, playwright, and Pulitzer Prize winner
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