Carlton Name Meaning & Origin
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The name Carlton is of Old English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'settlement of free men' or 'farmstead of the free men'. It was originally used as a surname for people from places called Carlton in England, and later adopted as a given name.
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British (Anglo-American) 70% -
American (Anglo-American) 20% -
Australian (Anglo-Australian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Carlton
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Carlton
Famous people named Carlton include Carlton Fisk, a Hall of Fame Major League Baseball catcher; Carlton Banks, a character from the TV show 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'; and Carlton Mellick III, an American author known for his work in the bizarro fiction genre.
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Growth of the name Carlton in the US (SSA Data):
Carlton Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).