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Hamilton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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Overview
The meaning of the name "hamilton" is "from the town on the hill", and is used often for "surname, given name".
Hamilton Name Details
Hamilton is derived from a Scottish surname. It is of Old English origin and combines the elements 'hamel' meaning 'crooked' or 'bent' and 'dun' meaning 'hill'. The name was originally used to describe someone who lived by a bend in a hill or was from the town with the same name.