Carlton

The first name Carlton is regarded as an English variant of Charlton, which is derived from an old English family name. Originally, the name comes from the Old English place name Ceorlatun, which stands for a settlement or a homestead. Translated, Carlton means 'the settlement of free men', 'the peasant settlement', or 'Carl's farm'.

What does the name Carlton mean?

Carlton is a boy's name that is considered an English variant of Charlton. Its roots lie in an old English family name, which can be traced back to the Old English place name Ceorlatun. Translated, the name expresses the meaning of 'the settlement of free men', 'the peasant settlement', or 'Carl's settlement'. Its origin is found in Old English, where the terms ceorl mean 'the rustic', 'the countryman', 'the worker', 'the peasant', 'the rough man', or 'the free man', and tun means 'the town', 'the village', 'the homestead', 'the settlement', or 'the farm'. In the Middle Ages, the name Charl was often used as a nickname for a servant or a person of low birth and rude behavior. Other variants include Carlatun and Karlton.

Where does the name Carlton come from?

The first name Carlton has its roots in Old English and means 'the settlement of free men'.

How do you pronounce Carlton?

The pronunciation of Carlton is clear and two-syllable. It is usually pronounced as 'Carl-ton' [ˈkɑːltən]. The elongated, dark 'a' at the beginning gives the name a calm and weighty sound. The consonant cluster in the middle provides stability, while the reduced final syllable fades out matter-of-factly and discreetly. This gives Carlton an impression of tradition and sovereignty – powerful at its core while being sober and reliable.

Popularity

In Germany, Carlton is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it reached 3,527th. Over the last ten years, Carlton has been given as a first name approximately 20 times, resulting in a 5,888th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,182nd.

Famous people

• Carlton Cuse (American screenwriter)
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• Carlton Gamer (American composer)
• Carlton Gauld (bass opera singer from the USA)
• Carlton Griffin (actor from the USA)
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• Carlton Lake (art critic from the USA)
• Carlton Leach (author and former hooligan)
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