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Alton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "alton" is "from the town on the old estate", and is used often for "boys".

Name
alton
Meaning
from the town on the old estate
Pronunciation
ahl-tən
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Alton Name Details

The name Alton originated from an Old English surname denoting someone who hailed from a town on an old estate. It comes from the Old English elements 'ald', meaning 'old', and 'tun', meaning 'town' or 'settlement'. Alton has been used as a given name since the 19th century and gained popularity in the United States in the early 20th century.

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