Dallas Name Meaning
The name Dallas comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Dallas below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Dallas Name Meaning
EnglishFrom a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling". A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George Mifflin Dallas.
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