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Carlton
KAHL-tuhn
Carlton (name) means a surname and place name found throughout England, and a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Example: “Carlton is a well-known inner suburb of Melbourne famous for its Italian restaurants.”
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A surname and place name found throughout England, and a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.
"Carlton is a well-known inner suburb of Melbourne famous for its Italian restaurants."
How to use Carlton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English place name and surname, also known as a Melbourne suburb.
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Etymology
From Old English ċeorl ("freeman") plus tūn ("town, settlement") — a doublet of Charlton.
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What does “Carlton” mean?
The word “Carlton” means a surname and place name found throughout England, and a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. In plain terms, an English place name and surname, also known as a Melbourne suburb.
How do you pronounce “Carlton”?
“Carlton” is pronounced KAHL-tuhn (/ˈkɑɹ(ə)ltən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Carlton” in a sentence?
Here is “Carlton” used in a sentence: “Carlton is a well-known inner suburb of Melbourne famous for its Italian restaurants.”
What part of speech is “Carlton”?
“Carlton” is a name.
Where does the word “Carlton” come from?
The word “Carlton” comes from Old English. From Old English ċeorl ("freeman") plus tūn ("town, settlement") — a doublet of Charlton.
Is “Carlton” a common word?
“Carlton” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Carlton a first name or a surname?
Carlton is most commonly used as a surname and place name, though it can also appear as a given name. It is found throughout England as both a family name and a place name.
Is Carlton a place in Australia?
Yes, Carlton is also the name of a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in addition to being a surname and place name found in England. The name likely travelled to Australia with English settlers, as is common with many Australian place names.
Where does the name Carlton come from?
Carlton originated in England as both a surname and the name of several English towns and villages before being carried elsewhere, including to a Melbourne suburb in Australia. It follows a common pattern of English place names being reused as personal surnames.
