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Help[Opinions] Re: Charlton
in reply to a message by Catalina
a) yes, they have the same Anglo-Saxon root, ceorl = freeman, man
b) probably more usable in the US than the UK, despite Charlie Brooker, as here it's primarily a placename and also a football team, and so extremely unusual as a first name. Makes me wonder if it's a family surname - or maybe his dad supported Charlton Athletic?
b) probably more usable in the US than the UK, despite Charlie Brooker, as here it's primarily a placename and also a football team, and so extremely unusual as a first name. Makes me wonder if it's a family surname - or maybe his dad supported Charlton Athletic?
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Is that more of a home counties thing? I used to live in Edinburgh and didn't usually find that association.... then again, I dont watch/play anything much except sometimes rugby.
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They're mostly in the south, there's a list here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlton - but I'm not from the south or a football fan, and I'd think placename, football team or surname, never having seen it here irl as a first name except for the two people you mentioned.
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