Dalton Name Meaning
The name Dalton comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Dalton below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Dalton Name Meaning
EnglishFrom an English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "valley town" in Old English. A notable bearer of the surname was John Dalton (1766-1844), the English chemist and physicist who theorized...
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