Popularity: 1062
Origin: British
Meaning: From the valley town; The settlement in the valley
As dapper as the British surname it's derived from, Dalton is a smart and trendy boy's name with equal parts cool and nerdy. Dalton comes from the Old English dæl, “valley,” and tūn, “settlement,” and was a surname borne by aristocratic families and landholders throughout England. A name steeped in British charm, Dalton has that bad boy appeal while still living up to the preppiness of New York academia. With a title that exudes intelligence and self-assuredness, baby Dalton will undoubtedly glide through life.
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