Carleton

One of the most iconic TV characters, Carlton Banks from ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, is named the same. The meaning of Carleton is a ‘free man’s settlement’. Baseball star Carlton Fisk and American artist Carleton Wiggins are some prominent celebrities with this name. It has some Old Norse connotations. The name may also be a combination of two words: ‘Carol’ meaning ‘blessed’ and ‘Lennox’ meaning ‘blessed’. It is not common to use this name nowadays, but it was pretty popular in the 1980s. In addition, the name Carleton is also a form of Carolus Linnaeus, an early Swedish physician and botanist. Historians have debated the original meaning of the name. Some believe that it originated from Sir Richard Carleton, an English politician and one of the most prominent figures in England during the Tudor era. Others believe it originated from a person's ability to speak or read well.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

settlement of free men

Origin

English

Numerology

C is for compatible, a friend’s friend.

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

L is for laughter, you spread wherever you go.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

T is for teacher, you truly are.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Carleton lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Carleton

• Carleton Watkins American photographer
• Daniel Carleton Gajdusek American physician; winner of the Nobel Prize

Carleton in Pop Culture

• Molly Prewitt Weasley character in the Harry Potter series