carlton

Carl-ton · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name of English origin.

  2. 2.

    A surname of English origin.

  3. 3.

    A place name found in various locations in England and elsewhere.

Related words

See also: carl, charles

Etymology

From Old English "carl" meaning "free man" or "peasant" combined with "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Originally a place name meaning "settlement of free men," later adopted as a surname and given name.