Hamilton (name) facts for kids

Hamilton is a name that can be given to many things! It's used for people, pets, toys, and even places. It can be a first name (given name) or a last name (surname).

Hamilton as a First Name

A first name, also called a given name, is the name your parents choose for you. Many famous people have had Hamilton as their first name.

Famous People Named Hamilton

• Hamilton Harty (1879–1942) was a talented Irish composer and conductor. A composer writes music, and a conductor leads an orchestra.
• Hamilton Hume (1797–1873) was an Australian explorer. Explorers are brave people who travel to new or unknown places to discover them.
• Hamilton Smith (born 1931) is an American scientist who studies tiny living things like bacteria. Scientists who study these things are called microbiologists.
• Hamilton Hill is a fictional character from the Batman comic books. He was a mayor in Gotham City.

Hamilton as a Last Name

A last name, or surname, is a name that families share. It helps to show which family you belong to. Many well-known people have the last name Hamilton.

Famous People with the Last Name Hamilton

• Alexander Hamilton (1755 or 1757–1804) was a very important person in early American history. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He helped create the country's financial system and was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.
• George Hamilton (born 1939) is an American actor. Actors play roles in movies and TV shows.
• Ian Hamilton (born 1956) is a former English footballer. Footballers play the sport of football (soccer).
• Josh Hamilton (born 1981) is an American baseball player. Baseball is a popular sport in the United States.
• Lewis Hamilton (born 1985) is a British race car driver. He is one of the most successful drivers in Formula One racing history.
• Linda Hamilton (born 1956) is an American actress, famous for her roles in action movies.
• Margaret Hamilton (1902–1985) was an American actress. She is well-known for playing the Wicked Witch of the West in the movie The Wizard of Oz.
• Richard Hamilton (1922–2011) was a British artist. He was one of the founders of Pop Art, a style of art that uses images from popular culture.
• Richard Hamilton (born 1978) is an American basketball player.
• Emil Hamilton is a fictional character from the Superman comic books. He is a brilliant scientist who often helps Superman.

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• In Spanish: Hamilton (apellido) para niños