Carlton
Carlton is a boys' name of English origin meaning “settlement of free men.” Carlton derives from Old English 'carlton,' meaning a settlement of free peasants.
how do you pronounce Carlton?
KARL-ton
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what does Carlton mean?
The name Carlton means “settlement of free men.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Carlton derives from Old English 'carlton,' meaning a settlement of free peasants. It has deep roots as an English place name and aristocratic surname. In American pop culture, Carlton Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air made the name iconic, though it retains its traditional English gentleman quality.
who are famous people named Carlton?
- Carlton Banks (iconic character from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)
- Carlton Fisk (legendary American baseball catcher)
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