Meaning: Town at a river’s source
The story
Alton comes from an English surname based on a place name. The reviewed derivation refers to a settlement at a river’s source, rather than simply an old town.
Nicknames
- Al
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Alton comes from English.
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