Hamilton
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Hamilton
Hamilton derives from Old English elements "hamel" (crooked or scarred) and "tun" (settlement or town), literally meaning "settlement of the crooked stream" or "crooked town." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Scottish and British traditions, and gained prominence through Scottish geography and later through notable figures like Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States.
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Etymology
Hamilton derives from Old English elements "hamel" (crooked or scarred) and "tun" (settlement or town), literally meaning "settlement of the crooked stream" or "crooked town." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Scottish and British traditions, and gained prominence through Scottish geography and later through notable figures like Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States.
Hamilton currently ranks #3,152 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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