Charlton Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Charlton Name at a Glance

Name	Charlton
Meaning	A variant of Carlton, meaning peasants' settlement. Derived from a surname and place name based on the Old English.Free men's town. Famous bearers: American actor Charlton Heston.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Charlton Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Charlton means “A variant of Carlton, meaning peasants' settlement. Derived from a surname and place name based on the Old English.Free men's town. Famous bearers: American actor Charlton Heston”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Charlton Name Origin

Our database records Charlton under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Charlton a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Charlton is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Charlton

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