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Name Origin

Dalton is an English surname of occupational origin, meaning 'dweller in the valley' or 'from Dalton'. It originated from various places named Dalton in England. As a given name, it gained popularity in the 20th century.

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Famous People

Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976)

Screenwriter

  • Won two Academy Awards
  • Blacklisted during the McCarthy era
  • Wrote the screenplay for Spartacus

Dalton McGuinty (1955-)

Politician

  • Served as Premier of Ontario from 2003 to 2013
  • Led the Liberal Party to three consecutive election victories

Dalton Gomez (1995-)

Real Estate Agent

  • Married to Ariana Grande

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