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Dalon

Male

« The name Dalon is of Welsh origin and means "calm" or "serene". »

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Meaning, origin, history

The exact origin of this name is not established with certainty. It may be associated with a place name in southwestern France, though its use as a given name is extremely rare.

Meaning of the name Dalon

The exact etymology of Dalon is not established with certainty. Some scholars suggest it may derive from a Gallo-Roman personal name combined with the suffix -ONEM, indicating "place of Dalus," though this remains speculative.

Origin of the name Dalon

Dalon is a commune located in the Dordogne department. Its use as a personal name lacks extensive historical documentation and cannot be reliably traced to specific ancient linguistic practices.

History of the name Dalon

As a place name, Dalon appears in historical records of the Dordogne region. Its use as a given name remains exceptionally rare and is not supported by extensive archival evidence.

Variants and related forms

The name exhibits very few documented variants due to its narrow geographical footprint.

  • Dalton: A place-derived English name meaning “valley town,” which originates from Old Norse and Old English.

No widely recognized French or Occitan variants are documented.

Cultural heritage

Dalon does not appear in major religious texts, classical literature, or established hagiographical traditions. Its historical presence is limited to geographical references in southwestern France.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Dalon since 1880

Total births
760
Total since 1880
Peak year
1996
39 births
in 2023
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-8% ↘
vs previous 5 years