Alton name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 8th, 2023

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old English

Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Alton

a-lton

Meaning: Ella's City and Ella's Town

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What does Alton mean?
Variations of Alton
Middle Names for Alton
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Similar Names to Alton
Sibling Names for Alton
Famous People Named Alton
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What does Alton mean?

Celebrated and All time favorite unisex name Alton means "Old City or Ella's Town" and is used in Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and English is originated from Old English language. Alton is version of lofty and ceaseless Elton.

Also Elton is variant spelling of Ella;TUN. Also Elton is variant spelling of Old English ǣl = 'eel';TUN. Also Elton is variant spelling of Old English ætheling = 'prince';TUN. Also Elton is variant spelling of ADAL;TUN.

Lofty and Ceaseless Elton came from Old English, meaning of Elton is "Old City and Ellas Town". Alton is amalgamation of Old English ǣwiell = 'source' and TUN. Alton is amalgamation of Old English ǣwiell = 'source' and TUN.

How do I pronounce Alton?

a-lton is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Alton. Some people pronounce it as al-ton.

Variants of Alton

Ailton, Elton, Helena, Ella, Alto

Names that rhyme with Alton

How popular is the name Alton?

Alton was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 47047 babies have been given the given name. When at the peak of its usage in 1904, it ranked 78th when 836 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 188 years. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 1 times Alton is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use.

Alton is a common name in South Africa and Jamaica while somewhat familiar name in Canada, Zimbabwe, Philippines, England, Indonesia, India, Brazil and Kenya. At least, 40000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	1349	131
2017	1332	133
2016	1247	147
2015	1236	146
2014	1158	162

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Alton in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	6	14	0	0
	37	22	0	5
	8	8	0	5
	6	0	0	0

Numerological analysis of Alton

Logic isn't your strongest side but perfectionism is something people admire you for. You are creative by soul and like to amaze people with your unusual actions. You don't believe in rules and restrictions. Having number 1 as your personality no represents your determination, strong will to change the world and ambition. Your life interests change as you change, constantly. Injustice makes you go crazy.

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Rick - Of Welsh and Old Norse origin, Famed Rick is used particulary in German and Swedish, Rick means "War Leader or Brave" is a gender-neutral name
Bert - Eternal and Widespread Bert is used prevalently in Finnish and English, Bert means "Will or Dominion". It is rooted from Germanic and English is given to both boys and girls
Leonard means Brave or Lion Strength is principally used in Swedish and Icelandic and is aimed at both boys and girls has its origin in Old High German and Germanic

Nathaniel - Nathaniel's meaning is Given by God or God has Given Gift from God is a gender insensitive name, rooted from Hebrew is used in French, Finnish and Norwegian

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Middle names for Alton

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Sibling Names for Alton

Alton is a charming and classic name that is perfect for your little one. If you're expecting twins or looking for sibling names to complement Alton, we have curated a list of unique and adorable names that perfectly match the charm and elegance of Alton. Here are some handpicked names that will help you find the perfect name for your bundle(s) of joy.

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Famous people named Alton

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