Hamilton Name Meaning & Origin
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The surname Hamilton is of Scottish origin, derived from the place name Hamilton in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It originally meant 'crooked hill' from the Old English elements 'hamel' (crooked) and 'dun' (hill). Over time, it became a given name and is used as a first name, especially in English-speaking countries.
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American (Anglo-American) 87% -
British (Anglo-British) 10% -
Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 3%
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Name Details
- First Name: Hamilton
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Hamilton
Famous individuals named Hamilton include Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; Hamilton Jordan, a political advisor and White House Chief of Staff; and Hamilton Masakadza, a Zimbabwean cricketer.
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Hamilton Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).