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Alton

AWL-tuhn

Alton (name) means an English surname and male given name, also the name of numerous towns in England and the United States. Example: “Alton is a market town in Hampshire, England.”

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An English surname and male given name, also the name of numerous towns in England and the United States.
"Alton is a market town in Hampshire, England."
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_____ is a market town in Hampshire, England.

Etymology

From Old English ǣwell ("river source") + tūn ("settlement, town").

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Alton” mean?

The word “Alton” means an English surname and male given name, also the name of numerous towns in England and the United States.

How do you pronounce “Alton”?

“Alton” is pronounced AWL-tuhn (/ˈɔːltən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Alton” in a sentence?

Here is “Alton” used in a sentence: “Alton is a market town in Hampshire, England.”

What part of speech is “Alton”?

“Alton” is a name.

Where does the word “Alton” come from?

The word “Alton” comes from Old English. From Old English ǣwell ("river source") + tūn ("settlement, town").

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