Carleton: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Settlement of freemen
Origin
Old English
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
KARL-tuhn

Carleton is an Old English boy's name meaning “settlement of freemen”. It appears in our list of Edwardian Baby Boy Names With Classic Gravitas.

Meaning & Origin of Carleton

Meaning: Settlement of freemen.

Origin: Old English.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Carleton

KARL-tuhnIPA /ˈkɑːrl.tən/

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