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Carleton

KAHRL-tuhn

Carleton (name) means a surname and male given name, an alternative spelling of Carlton. Example: “Carleton University in Ottawa is named after the surname.”

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A surname and male given name, an alternative spelling of Carlton.

"Carleton University in Ottawa is named after the surname."

How to use Carleton

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname, given name, and place name related to Carlton.

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_____ University in Ottawa is named after the surname.

Rhymes for Carleton

Breton skeleton Appleton Eagleton simpleton singleton Middleton Pendleton Stapleton Littleton Pembleton Shackleton

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Carleton” mean?

The word “Carleton” means a surname and male given name, an alternative spelling of Carlton. In plain terms, a surname, given name, and place name related to Carlton.

How do you pronounce “Carleton”?

“Carleton” is pronounced KAHRL-tuhn (/ˈkɑɹ(ə)ltən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Carleton” in a sentence?

Here is “Carleton” used in a sentence: “Carleton University in Ottawa is named after the surname.”

What part of speech is “Carleton”?

“Carleton” is a name.

Is “Carleton” a common word?

“Carleton” is an uncommon word in modern English.