Talton
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Talton
Talton is an English surname derived from Old English elements "tal" (meaning "cheerful" or "quick") and "tun" (meaning "settlement" or "enclosure"), literally meaning "settlement of the quick/cheerful people." The name originates from place names in England, particularly in Warwickshire and Staffordshire, and became used as a surname among English-speaking populations.
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Etymology
Talton is an English surname derived from Old English elements "tal" (meaning "cheerful" or "quick") and "tun" (meaning "settlement" or "enclosure"), literally meaning "settlement of the quick/cheerful people." The name originates from place names in England, particularly in Warwickshire and Staffordshire, and became used as a surname among English-speaking populations.
Talton currently ranks #13,905 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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