Hamilton

The first name Hamilton has its roots in a Scottish surname, derived from the Old English place name Hameldūne. It consists of the Old English terms hamel, which means "blunt, flat", and dūne, which means "hill", and can be translated as "flat hill".

What does the name Hamilton mean?

Hamilton, a masculine first name, originates from a Scottish surname that traces back to the Old English place name Hameldūne. The meaning arises from the Old English words hamel, which means "blunt, flat", and dūne for "hill". Therefore, Hamilton can be interpreted as "the one from the flat hill". This first name is mainly used in English-speaking areas, but it is particularly widespread as a surname.

Where does the name Hamilton come from?

The first name Hamilton has its roots in Old English and means "the one from the flat hill".

How do you pronounce Hamilton?

Hamilton is pronounced as 'Hä-mel-ton'.

Popularity

In Germany, Hamilton is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 3,920th on the list of the most common male baby names. The name achieved its best placement in 2012 with rank 3,479. Over the last ten years, Hamilton has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, which earned it the 5,888th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,325th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hal

Famous people

• Hamilton Nash Grier (American internet star)
• Lewis Hamilton (Formula 1 driver)
• Timothy James Hamilton Laurence (member of the British royal family/husband of Anne, Princess Royal)