Carleton
Meaning of Carleton
Carleton is a distinguished name of English origin, meaning "free man's town." It exudes sophistication and strength, making it a great choice for parents seeking a classic yet unique name for their baby boy. With its British English pronunciation as KAHR-ltun (/ˈkɑːl.tən/) and American English pronunciation as KAHR-ltun (/ˈkɑr.ltn/), Carleton offers a versatile option that can easily adapt to different cultural settings. The name has been moderately popular in Pennsylvania, with sporadic occurrences over the decades, indicating its timeless appeal. Its variation, Carlton, also adds to the charm of this timeless moniker.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as KAHR-ltun (/'kɑːl.tən/)
American English
- Pronunced as KAHR-ltun (/'kɑr.ltn/)
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Notable People Named Carleton
| Carleton Stevens Coon was an American anthropologist known for his controversial theories on race. |
| Carleton Watkins - Carleton E. Watkins was a 19th-century American photographer known for his influential landscape photography, particularly of Yosemite Valley. |
| Carleton Bates Varney was a renowned American decorator, designer, lecturer, and author. |
| Carleton Beals was an American journalist, writer, historian, and political activist known for his special interest in Latin America and his interview with Nicaraguan rebel Augusto Sandino. |
| Carleton Wolsey Washburne was an American educator and education reformer known for developing the Winnetka Plan during his tenure as the superintendent of schools in Winnetka, Illinois. |
| Carleton Upham Carpenter Jr. was a versatile American actor, magician, songwriter, and novelist known for his work in film, television, and stage. |
| Carleton Bartlett Gibson was a prominent American industrial educator and university president in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. |
| Carleton Monroe Winslow, also known as Carleton Winslow Sr., was a prominent American architect and a leading advocate of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in Southern California during the early 20th century. |
| Carleton Herbert Wright was a rear admiral in the United States Navy (USN). |
| Carleton Low Wiggin was a multi-sport athlete and coach at Bates College in the 1920s. |
| Carleton Naiche-Palmer - Carleton A. Naiche-Palmer served as president of the Mescalero Apache Tribe from 2008 to early 2010. |
| Carleton A. Hildreth was a versatile individual known for his work as an actor, writer, researcher, and copy editor. |
| Carleton Weir Elliott was a Canadian composer, music theorist, choir conductor, and music educator. |
| Carleton Watson Angell, an American sculptor born in Belding, Michigan, is remembered for his work and is buried in Washtenong Memorial Gardens near the World War I Veterans Memorial. |
| Carleton Hunt was a one-term Democratic U.S. Representative from Louisiana. |
