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Dalton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "dalton" is "from the town in the valley", and is used often for "boys".

Name
dalton
Meaning
from the town in the valley
Pronunciation
dawl-tən
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Dalton Name Details

The name Dalton is of English origin and derives from a surname that originally indicated a person from a town situated in a valley. It can be traced back to the Old English words 'dæl' meaning 'valley' and 'tūn' meaning 'town' or 'settlement'. The name Dalton gained popularity as a given name in the late 19th century and has remained fairly popular ever since, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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