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Dalton
Gender: Boy
Origin: English
Meaning: Valley town or settlement in the valley
Popularity: #513
Dalton Name Meaning and Origin
Dalton is of English origin and is traditionally used as a masculine name, though it can also be unisex. It derives from an Old English place name meaning “valley town” or “settlement in the valley” (from the Old English elements dæl meaning “valley” and tūn meaning “enclosure” or “settlement”). Historically, it was a surname before becoming a given name. Dalton carries a rustic, strong connotation, often evoking images of pastoral landscapes or historical English villages. Its popularity has spread beyond England, particularly in the United States, where it enjoys steady usage as a first name.
