The name Hampton is given to a boy. It is pronounced as HAMP-tun. The name has an Old English origin, with its meaning as "home settlement." The name has one variant form: Hampten.
There are quite a few prominent people and a couple of famous people which are named Hampton. Wade Hampton, from South California was an important soldier in the Revolutionary war. His grandson who bore the same name was a famous confederate general and then became the governor of South Carolina. Paul Hampton is a famous US actor who was active during the period between the 60s and the 90s. Lionel Hampton was a famous Jazz musician while Mike Hampton is an ace ball baseball player. Hampton Beach in Virginia is the most ancient English settlement in existence in the US.
There are quite a few prominent people and a couple of famous people which are named Hampton. Wade Hampton, from South California was an important soldier in the Revolutionary war. His grandson who bore the same name was a famous confederate general and then became the governor of South Carolina. Paul Hampton is a famous US actor who was active during the period between the 60s and the 90s. Lionel Hampton was a famous Jazz musician while Mike Hampton is an ace ball baseball player. Hampton Beach in Virginia is the most ancient English settlement in existence in the US.
