The name Hamilton probably originated in the village of Hamilton, Leicestershire, England, but bearers of that name became established in the 13th century in

Lanarkshire Lanarkshire, also called the County of Lanark ( gd, Siorrachd Lannraig; sco, Lanrikshire), is a historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county in the central Lowlands of Scotland. Lanarkshire is the most populous county in Scotl ...

, Scotland. The town of

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Hamilton ( sco, Hamiltoun; gd, Baile Hamaltan ) is a large town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It serves as the main administrative centre of the South Lanarkshire council area. It sits south-east of Glasgow, south-west of Edinburgh and no ...

was named after the family some time before 1445. Contemporary Hamiltons are either descended from the original noble family, or descended from people named after the town.

Scottish nobility

Duke of Hamilton Duke of Hamilton is a title in the Peerage of Scotland, created in April 1643. It is the senior dukedom in that peerage (except for the Dukedom of Rothesay held by the Sovereign's eldest son), and as such its holder is the premier peer of Sco ...

, a title in the Peerage of Scotland *

Douglas-Hamilton Douglas-Hamilton is the family surname of the Dukes of Hamilton and Earls of Selkirk. The name originates from the marriage of Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton to William Douglas, 1st Earl of Selkirk in 1656. Anne was Duchess in her own r ...

, the family surname of the Dukes of Hamilton and Earls of Selkirk *

Duke of Abercorn The title Duke of Abercorn () is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1868 and bestowed upon James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Abercorn. Although the Dukedom is in the Peerage of Ireland, it refers to Abercorn, West Lothian, and th ...

, a title in the Peerage of Ireland, the dukes having the surname Hamilton *

Earl of Haddington Earl of Haddington is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1627 for the noted Scottish lawyer and judge Thomas Hamilton, 1st Earl of Melrose. He was Lord President of the Court of Session from 1616 to 1625. Hamilton had alread ...

, a title in the Peerage of Scotland, the earls having the surname Bailie-Hamilton *

Lord Belhaven and Stenton Lord Belhaven and Stenton, of the County of Haddington, is a Lordship of Parliament in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1647 for Sir John Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, with remainder to his heirs male. History This branch of the prominent ...

, a title in the Peerage of Scotland, the lords having the surname Hamilton * Baron Hamilton (disambiguation) *

Lord Hamilton (disambiguation) The title Lord Hamilton may refer to one of the following: *The Scottish Lordship of Parliament, ''Lord Hamilton'', created for James Hamilton, 1st Lord Hamilton *Duke of Hamilton, the title into which the Lordship of Parliament merged * Arthur H ...

Clan Hamilton The Clan Hamilton, or House of Hamilton, is a Scottish clan of the Scottish Lowlands.Way, George and Squire, Romily. ''Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia''. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council ...

People with the surname

Names borne by several notable people

* Adam Hamilton (disambiguation) *

Alexander Hamilton (disambiguation) Alexander Hamilton (1755 or 1757–1804) was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Alexander Hamilton may also refer to: People Government and military * Alexander ...

(including Alex Hamilton) * Archibald Hamilton (disambiguation) (including Archie Hamilton) * Andrew Hamilton (disambiguation) (including Andy Hamilton) * Ann Hamilton (disambiguation) * Anne Hamilton (disambiguation) *

Anthony Hamilton (disambiguation) Anthony or Antony Hamilton may refer to: *Anthony Hamilton (1646–1720), Irish classical author, of aristocratic Scottish ancestry, who lived in France where he was known as Antoine Hamilton * Anthony Hamilton (Archdeacon of Colchester) (1739–18 ...

* Barbara Hamilton (disambiguation) * Bob Hamilton (disambiguation) * Brian Hamilton (disambiguation) *

Carl Hamilton (disambiguation) Carl or Karl Hamilton may refer to: * Carl B. Hamilton (born 1946), Swedish count, economist and politician * Carl Hamilton (fictional character), fictional secret agent created by Jan Guillou * Carl L. Hamilton (1888–1946), American businessma ...

Carolyn Hamilton (disambiguation) Carolyn Hamilton may refer to: * Carolyn Hamilton, England barrister who specialises in children's rights. * Carolyn Hamilton (historian), South Africa anthropologist and historian. {{hndis, Hamilton, Carolyn ...

Charles Hamilton (disambiguation) Charles Hamilton may refer to: People in Canada * Charles Hamilton (bishop) (1834–1919), Anglican bishop of Ottawa * Charles Edward Hamilton (1844–1919), Canadian politician * Sir Charles Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, of Marlborough House (1767–1 ...

Claud Hamilton (disambiguation) Claud Hamilton may refer to: * Claud Hamilton, 1st Lord Paisley (1543–1621), Scottish politician * Claud Hamilton of Shawfield (died 1614) Scottish landowner * Claud Hamilton, 2nd Baron Hamilton of Strabane (1606–1638), Irish nobleman * Claud ...

Clayton Hamilton (disambiguation) Clayton Hamilton may refer to: * Clayton Hamilton (critic) (1881–1946), American drama critic * Clayton Hamilton (baseball) (born 1982), American pitcher See also * Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra {{hndis, Hamilton, Clayton ...

Curtis Hamilton (disambiguation) Curtis Hamilton may refer to: * Curtis Hamilton (actor) (born 1985), American actor * Curtis Hamilton (ice hockey) Curtis Hamilton (born December 4, 1991) is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He last played with the ...

Daniel Hamilton (disambiguation) Daniel Hamilton may refer to: * Daniel Hamilton (Canadian politician) (died 1965), politician in Manitoba, Canada * Daniel W. Hamilton (politician) (1861–1936), U.S. Representative from Iowa * Daniel Hamilton (businessman) (1860–1939), Scotsman ...

David Hamilton (disambiguation) David, Dave, or Davey Hamilton may refer to: Film and media * David Hamilton (broadcaster) (born 1938), British broadcaster * David Hamilton (Canadian producer), Canadian film producer * David Hamilton (photographer) (1933–2016), British photogr ...

(including Dave Hamilton and Davey Hamilton) *

Diana Hamilton (disambiguation) Diana Hamilton may refer to: * Diana Hamilton (writer) (died 2009), British writer of romance novels * Diana Hamilton (actress) Diana Hamilton was a British stage actress and playwright. Born Lalla Hamilton she married the actor and playwright ...

Doug Hamilton (disambiguation) Doug Hamilton may refer to: * Doug Hamilton (soccer) (1963–2006), president and general manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy * Doug Hamilton (rower) (born 1958), Canadian rower See also * Dougie Hamilton Douglas Jonathan Hamilton Jr. (born Ju ...

Ian Hamilton (disambiguation) Ian Hamilton may refer to: * Ian Hamilton (British Army officer) Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton, (16 January 1853 – 12 October 1947) was a British Army general who had an extensive British Imperial military career in the Victorian and E ...

Individuals

* A. E. Hamilton (1873–1962), South Australian company director *

Aaron Hamilton Aaron Hamilton (born 1978/79) is an Australian cricket coach, who was most recently the head coach of Ireland women's cricket team. Career Hamilton is a Level Three Cricket Australia coach, and he spent seven years as a coach with the Western ...

, Australian cricket coach *

Al Hamilton Allan Guy Hamilton (born August 20, 1946) is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman, most notably with the Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association. He also played in the National Hockey League for the Oilers, as well as the New Yor ...

(born 1946), Canadian ice hockey player *

Alfred Douglas-Hamilton, 13th Duke of Hamilton Lieutenant Alfred Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 13th Duke of Hamilton and 10th Duke of Brandon TD, DL (6 March 1862 – 16 March 1940) was a Scottish nobleman and sailor. Early life Hamilton was born at Shanklin, Isle of Wight, in 1862, the son ...

(1862–1940), Scottish nobleman and sailor. *

Alfred Starr Hamilton Alfred Starr Hamilton (June 14, 1914 – 2005) was an American poet. A lifelong resident of Montclair, New Jersey, Hamilton contributed to many small presses, including Epoch, New Directions, Foxfire, New Letters, Archive, Poetry Now, America ...

(1914–2005), U.S. poet *

Alice Hamilton Alice Hamilton (February 27, 1869Corn, JHamilton, Alice''American National Biography'' – September 22, 1970) was an American physician, research scientist, and author. She was a leading expert in the field of occupational health and a pioneer i ...

(1869–1970), U.S. medical researcher *

Allen Hamilton Allen Hamilton (1798–1864) was a founding father of Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana. Biography Hamilton, an Irish emigrant, lived in Lawrenceburg in Dearborn County, Indiana, in 1820, when he married Emerine J. Holman, the daughter ...

(1798–1864), founding father of Fort Wayne, Indiana *

Alvin Hamilton Francis Alvin George Hamilton, (March 30, 1912June 29, 2004) was a Canadian politician. Hamilton led the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan from 1949 until he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1957 general election ...

(1912–2004), Canadian politician *

Alwyn Hamilton Alwyn Hamilton is a Canadian author. She is known for her bestselling young adult book '' Rebel of the Sands''. Biography Hamilton was born in Toronto and had lived in Europe and Canada before her parents decided to settle in France. She grew ...

, author of '' Rebel of the Sands'' * Amanda Hamilton, Scottish nutritionist and television presenter * Andrea Hamilton, Peruvian fine-art photographer *

Angelica Hamilton Angelica Hamilton (September 25, 1784 – February 6, 1857) was the second child and eldest daughter of Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton, who was the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and one of the Founding Fathers of the United State ...

(1784–1857), daughter of Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler Hamilton *

Angus Douglas-Hamilton, 15th Duke of Hamilton Angus Alan Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 15th Duke of Hamilton and 12th Duke of Brandon KStJ (13 September 1938 – 5 June 2010), styled Earl of Angus until 1940 and Marquess of Douglas and Clydesdale between 1940 and 1973, was the premier peer of S ...

(1938–2010), Scottish nobleman *

Angus Falconer Douglas-Hamilton Lieutenant-Colonel Angus Falconar Douglas-Hamilton VC (20 August 1863 – 26 September 1915) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarde ...

(1863–1915), Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross *

Anna Hamilton Anna Hamilton (22 May 1864 — 19 October 1935) was a French medical doctor, superintendent of the Protestant Hospital in Bordeaux for 34 years, and a proponent of professionalization in nursing. Early life Anna-Emilie Hamilton was born in Fieso ...

(1864–1935), French medical doctor *

Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton (6 January 1632 – 17 October 1716) was a Scottish peeress. The daughter of Sir James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton and 3rd Marquess of Hamilton, Scottish General and premier peer of the realm, and La ...

(1631–1716), Scottish noblewoman *

Antoine Hamilton Antoine (or Anthony) Hamilton, comte ( – 1719) was a soldier and a writer of literature. As a Catholic of Irish and Scottish ancestry, he fled with his family to France during the Interregnum and later sided with James II against the ...

(1646–1720), French classical author *

Antony Hamilton Antony Hamilton Smith (4 May 1952 – 29 March 1995) was an English-Australian actor, model and dancer. Hamilton began his career as a ballet dancer with The Australian Ballet before becoming a model. He later transitioned into acting and won h ...

(1952–1995), Australian actor *

Argus Hamilton Argus Hamilton is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and host of The Comedy Store Tonight starring Argus Hamilton. Hamilton began his stand-up comedy career at The Comedy Store. His specialty was to make funny comments on the news of the da ...

, U.S. comedian *

Arthur Hamilton Arthur Hamilton Stern (born October 22, 1926),Stern, Arthur “Art”
''Mar-Ken ...

, U.S. songwriter (" Cry Me a River") *

Arthur Hamilton, Lord Hamilton Arthur Campbell Hamilton, Lord Hamilton, (born Glasgow, 10 June 1942), is a Scottish judge and served as Lord Justice General and Lord President of the Court of Session from November 2005 until 8 June 2012, succeeding Lord Cullen. Early lif ...

(born 1942), Scottish judge *

Ashley Hamilton Ashley George Hamilton (born September 30, 1974) is an American actor, comedian and singer-songwriter. He made his acting debut in the 1993 film '' Beethoven's 2nd''. He has since starred in films such as '' Lost in Africa'' (1994), '' Off ...

(born 1974), U.S. actor *

Augustus Hamilton Augustus Hamilton (1 March 1853 – 12 October 1913) was a New Zealand ethnologist, biologist and museum director. He was born in Poole, Dorset, England on 1 March 1853. He wrote on the fishing and seafoods of the ancient Māori people. He al ...

(1853–1913), English/New Zealand biologist and ethnologist *

Ben Hamilton Benjamin Thomas Hamilton (born August 18, 1977) is a former American college and professional football player who was a guard and center in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He played college football for the University of Minn ...

(born 1977), U.S. football player *

Bernie Hamilton Bernard Hamilton (June 12, 1928 – December 30, 2008) was an American actor. Best known as Captain Dobey in ''Starsky & Hutch'' (1975-1979). Biography Hamilton was born in East Los Angeles; his brother was jazz drummer Chico Hamilton. He at ...

(born 1928), U.S. actor *

Bethany Hamilton Bethany Meilani Hamilton (born February 8, 1990) is an American professional surfer and writer who survived a 2003 shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off and who ultimately returned to professional surfing. She wrote about her exper ...

(born 1990), U.S. surfer * Betty Hamilton (1904–1994), British Trotskyist * Björn Hamilton (born 1945), Swedish politician *

Blayney Hamilton Blayney Balfour Hamilton (13 June 1872 in County Louth, Ireland – 16 December 1946 in Dublin, Irish Free State) was an Irish cricketer, badminton and tennis player. A right-handed batsman and left-arm spin bowler, he played nineteen times for ...

(1872–1946), Irish cricketer *

Brutus Hamilton Brutus Kerr Hamilton (July 19, 1900 – December 28, 1970) was an American track and field athlete, coach and athletics administrator. Biography Hamilton was born in Peculiar, Missouri, and grew up on a farm next door to the Harry S. Truman fam ...

(1900–1970), U.S. athlete * Bryan Hamilton (born 1946), Northern Irish football player * Bryce Hamilton (born 2000), American basketball player * Caleb Hamilton (born 1995), American baseball player * Carrick Hamilton, Scottish footballer *

Carrie Hamilton Carrie Louise Hamilton (December 5, 1963 – January 20, 2002) was an American actress, playwright and singer. Hamilton was a daughter of comedian Carol Burnett and producer Joe Hamilton. She was also the older sister of Jody Hamilton, an ac ...

(1963–2002), U.S. actress *

Chico Hamilton Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton (September 20, 1921 – November 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He came to prominence as sideman for Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, and Lena Horne. Hamilton became a bandleader ...

(1921–2013), U.S. jazz band leader *

Christine Hamilton Mary Christine Hamilton (''née'' Holman; born 10 November 1949) is an English media personality and author. She is married to Neil Hamilton, the former Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Tatton. Hamilton and her husband have become p ...

(born 1949), English television personality, wife of former MP Neil Hamilton *

Chuck Hamilton Charles George Hamilton (born January 18, 1939) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played four games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional i ...

(born 1939), Canadian ice hockey player *

Cicely Hamilton Cicely Mary Hamilton (née Hammill; 15 June 1872 – 6 December 1952), was an English actress, writer, journalist, suffragist and feminist, part of the struggle for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom. She is now best known for the feminist p ...

(1872–1952), English actress and writer * Clark Hamilton, U.S. politician *

Clive Hamilton Clive Charles Hamilton AM FRSA (born 12 March 1953) is an Australian public intellectual and Professor of Public Ethics at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE) and the Vice-Chancellor's Chair in Public Ethics at Charles ...

, Australian Professor of Public Ethics * Clyde H. Hamilton (1934–2010), American judge *

Constance Hamilton Constance Eaton Hamilton (1862–1945) was a British-Canadian government official and activist. After activism supporting refugees and women in Winnipeg, she moved to Toronto and continued to support causes such as women's suffrage, becoming ...

(1862–1945), Canadian politician *

Cornelius S. Hamilton Cornelius Springer Hamilton (January 2, 1821 – December 22, 1867) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio. Biography Born in Gratiot, Ohio, Hamilton attended the common schools and Denison University. He moved with his parents to Union County ...

(1821–1867), U.S. politician *

Cosmo Hamilton Cosmo Hamilton (29 April 1870 – 14 October 1942), born Henry Charles Hamilton Gibbs, was an English playwright and novelist. He was the brother of writers Arthur Hamilton Gibbs, Francis William Hamilton Gibbs, Helen Katherine Hamilton Gibbs an ...

(1870–1942), English playwright and novelist * Craig Hamilton (born 1979), Scottish rugby union player *

Cuthbert Hamilton Cuthbert Hamilton (1885–1959) was a British artist associated with the Vorticist movement and later with Group X. He was one of the pioneers of abstract art in Britain. Cuthbert Hamilton went to the Slade School of Art and was a contemporar ...

(1885–1959), British artist * Cyril Hamilton (1909–1941), English cricketer *

DaeSean Hamilton DaeSean Kameron Hamilton (born March 10, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Penn State. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 4th round of the 2018 NFL Draft. High school car ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Dana Hamilton Dana Hamilton (born November 17, 1950 in Arlington, Texas, Arlington, Texas) is an American hammered dulcimer player. Hamilton won first place in the 1980 and 1989 Walnut Valley National Hammered Dulcimer Championships held in Winfield, Kansas, Win ...

(born 1950), U.S. hammered dulcimer player *

Dale E. Hamilton Dale or dales may refer to: Locations * Dale (landform), an open valley * Dale (place name element) Geography ;Australia *The Dales (Christmas Island), in the Indian Ocean ;Canada *Dale, Ontario ;Ethiopia *Dale (woreda), district ;Norway *Dal ...

(1909–2002), U.S. collegiate coach *

Darius Hamilton Darius Hamilton (born December 29, 1993) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He attended Rutgers University. High school career A native of Woodland Park, New Jersey (formerly known as West Paterson), Hamilton a ...

(born 1993), American football player *

Darryl Hamilton Darryl Quinn Hamilton (December 3, 1964 – June 21, 2015) was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1988 and 2001 for the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants, Colorado R ...

(1964–2015), U.S. baseball player * DaVon Hamilton (born 1997), American football player *

Dennis Hamilton Dennis Eugene Hamilton (May 8, 1944 – June 18, 2012) was an American basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association and American Basketball Association from 1967 to 1971. Hamilton, a 6'8" forward from Huntington Beach H ...

(1944–2012), U.S. basketball player *

Derrick Hamilton Derrick T. Hamilton (born November 30, 1981) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson. Hamilton was also a member of ...

(born 1981), U.S. football player *

Derrick Hamilton (basketball) Derrick Lamont Hamilton (born May 20, 1966) is a former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at the University of Southern Mississippi in the late 1980s. Hamilton was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the third round of the ...

(born 1966), American basketball player *

Des Hamilton Derrick Vivian "Des" Hamilton (born 15 August 1976) is an English former professional footballer and was assistant manager of Eccleshill United. As a player he played as a midfielder from 1994 to 2010. He started his career with his hometown c ...

(born 1976), English footballer *

Diane Hamilton Diane Hamilton was the pseudonym of Diane Guggenheim (1924 – 1991), an American mining heiress, folksong patron and founder of Tradition Records. Personal life The only child of millionaire Harry Frank Guggenheim, president of ''Newsday'' and o ...

(born 1925), U.S. heiress; founder of ''Tradition Records'' * Dianne Hamilton (1934–2021), American politician *

Don Hamilton Donald Munson Hamilton (November 14, 1887 – June 2, 1959) was an American football and baseball player and a football referee. As a two-year starter at quarterback at the University of Notre Dame, Hamilton amassed a record of 15–1–1. T ...

(1887–1959), U.S. football player *

Donald Hamilton Donald Bengtsson Hamilton (March 24, 1916 – November 20, 2006) was an American writer of novels, short stories, and non-fiction about the outdoors. His novels consist mostly of paperback originals, principally spy fiction, but also crime f ...

(1916–2006), U.S. writer *

Donald Cameron Hamilton Donald "Don" Cameron Hamilton (19 January 1883 – 14 April 1925) was a New Zealand rugby football player who represented the New Zealand national rugby union team, the All Blacks in 1908. He played rugby league for his province and he was a ...

(1883–1925), New Zealand rugby union player and cricketer *

Doreen Hamilton Doreen Ellen Hamilton ( Munholland; May 17, 1951 – December 2, 2022) was a Canadian politician. She received her Education Standard A Certificate at the University of Regina.

(born 1951), Canadian politician *

Dougie Hamilton Douglas Jonathan Hamilton Jr. (born June 17, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played in the NHL for the Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, and Ca ...

(born 1993), Canadian ice hockey player *

Douglas Gibson Hamilton Douglas Gibson Hamilton (born 15 August 1941) is an Australian chess player who holds the titles of FIDE Master and International Correspondence Chess Master (2001). He is a three-time Australian Chess Championship winner (1965, 1967, 1982). Bi ...

(born 1941), Australian chess master *

Eamon Hamilton Eamon Hamilton is frontman of Brakes (band), Brakes and formerly played keyboards for Sea Power (band), Sea Power. __TOC__ Biography Eamon Peter Hamilton is the singer and songwriter for the band Brakes (band), Brakes, born on 20 August 1975 ...

, musician *

Earl Hamilton Earl Andrew Hamilton (July 19, 1891 – November 17, 1968) was a left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Browns (1911–16, later in 1916–17), Detroit Tigers (1916), Pittsburgh Pirates (1918–23), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1924) of Major Le ...

(1891–1968), U.S. baseball player * Earl J. Hamilton (1899–1989), U.S. historian *

Edith Hamilton Edith Hamilton (August 12, 1867 – May 31, 1963) was an American educator and internationally known author who was one of the most renowned classicists of her era in the United States. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College, she also studied in German ...

(1867–1963), U.S. writer *

Eliza Hamilton Holly Eliza Hamilton Holly (November 20, 1799 – October 17, 1859) was the seventh child and second daughter of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, and his wife, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. Early life Eliza wa ...

(1799–1859), daughter of Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler Hamilton *

Edmond Hamilton Edmond Moore Hamilton (October 21, 1904 – February 1, 1977) was an American writer of science fiction during the mid-twentieth century. Early life Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he was raised there and in nearby New Castle, Pennsylvania. So ...

, U.S. sci-fi writer *

Emily Hamilton Emily Miranda Hamilton (née Beevers; born 24 May 1971) is a British actress. Career Hamilton's notable roles include: *'' The Queen'' … Princess Diana; 2009 *''The Bill'' … Dr. Julia Bickham: **"Reaching Out" (#25.50); 20 August 2009, I ...

(born 1971), British actress *

Emma, Lady Hamilton Dame Emma Hamilton (born Amy Lyon; 26 April 176515 January 1815), generally known as Lady Hamilton, was an English maid, model, dancer and actress. She began her career in London's demi-monde, becoming the mistress of a series of wealthy me ...

(1761–1815), mistress of Lord Nelson * Erin Hamilton (born 1968), U.S. singer * Lord Ernest Hamilton (1858–1939), British politician * Eugene Hamilton (1910–2005), U.S. obstetrician, writer, and medical researcher *

Eugene Lee-Hamilton Eugene Lee-Hamilton (6 January 1845 – 9 September 1907) was a late Victorian English poet. His work includes some notable sonnets in the style of Petrarch. He endowed a literary prize administered by Oriel College in Oxford University, wher ...

(1845–1907), English poet * Fabian Hamilton (born 1955), British politician * Filippa Palmstierna Hamilton (born 1985), Swedish-French fashion model * Finley Hamilton (1886–1940), U.S. politician * Forrest Hamilton (born 1931), American basketball player * Franklin Elmer Ellsworth Hamilton (1866–1918), U.S. theologian; Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church * Frederic C. Hamilton (1927–2016), U.S. oilman and philanthropist *

Gary Hamilton (footballer born 1980) Gary Hamilton (born 6 October 1980) is a footballer from Northern Ireland. He is currently the player-manager for NIFL Premiership club Glenavon. Career Hamilton currently holds the NIFL Premiership record for the number of goals scored in a ...

, footballer from Northern Ireland * Gary Hamilton (footballer born 1965), Scottish former footballer *

Gay Hamilton Gay Hamilton (born 29 April 1943) is a British actress, most notable for her roles in Stanley Kubrick's ''Barry Lyndon'' and Ridley Scott's ''The Duellists''. Career Hamilton was born in Uddingston. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, she play ...

(born 1943), Scottish actress * Gene Hamilton (1910-2000), American radio announcer * Gene Hamilton, U.S. mountain bike racer *

Geoff Hamilton Geoffrey Stephen Hamilton (15 August 1936 – 4 August 1996) was an English gardener, broadcaster and author, best known as presenter of BBC television's ''Gardeners' World'' in the 1980s and 1990s.

(1936–1996), British gardener and broadcaster *

Gilbert Van Tassel Hamilton Gilbert Van Tassel Hamilton (1877 – 1943) was an American physician and writer. He was the author of ''Introduction to Objective Psychopathology'', one of the leading early manuals on psychopathology, and of ''A Research in Marriage'', a pio ...

(1877–1943), U.S. physician and writer *

Gustav Hamilton Baron Gustaf or Gustav Ludvigsson Hamilton (late 1650s – 1691), known as the ''governor of Enniskillen'' (their chief of defence) in Northern Ireland, was colonel, and ''de jure'' '' friherre'' of Deserf in peerage of Sweden. Biography Gust ...

(late 1650s – 1691), Anglo-Irish governor of

Enniskillen Enniskillen ( , from ga, Inis Ceithleann , ' Ceithlenn's island') is the largest town in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is in the middle of the county, between the Upper and Lower sections of Lough Erne. It had a population of 13,823 a ...

* Guy Hamilton (1922–2016), English film director *

Hamilton Hamilton Hamilton Hamilton (1 April 1847 – 4 January 1928) was a painter and etcher, known mostly for his landscapes of the American West. Born in Oxford, England, he lived most of his life in the Eastern United States. He painted landscapes in New Y ...

(1847–1928) English born, American painter *

Hans Hamilton Hans Hamilton ( – 22 December 1822) was an Anglo-Irish Member of Parliament. Hamilton sat for County Dublin in the Irish House of Commons from 1798 until the Act of Union in 1801 and was then appointed High Sheriff of County Dublin for 1803 ...

(c. 1758 – 1822), Anglo-Irish politician *

Hans Hamilton, 4th Baron HolmPatrick Hans James David Hamilton, 4th Baron HolmPatrick (born 15 March 1955), is a British peer and Labour politician. Family Lord HolmPatrick is the son of the late James Hans Hamilton, 3rd Baron HolmPatrick (1928–1991), and Anne Loys Roche Brass. ...

(born 1955), British politician * Harley Hamilton (conductor) (1861–1933), U.S. conductor, composer and violinist * Harold P. Hamilton (1924–2003), U.S. college president and state government official * Harry Hamilton (born 1962), U.S. football player. *Lady

Henrietta Hamilton Henrietta Martha, Lady Hamilton (1780–1857) was born in Stanmore, Middlesex, England, and was the wife of Sir Charles Hamilton, Governor of Newfoundland. She is best known for her miniature portrait entitled Mary March. The painting is a w ...

(1780–1857), painter; wife of Sir Charles Hamilton *

Holly Hamilton Holly Hamilton is a BBC journalist and presenter, on ''BBC Breakfast'' on BBC One, the ''Victoria Derbyshire'' programme on BBC Two and the BBC News channel. Hamilton grew up in Greyabbey in County Down, Northern Ireland, was educated at Regent ...

, British journalist and presenter * Homer Hamilton (1913–1997), Canadian politician *

Hubert Hamilton Major-General Hubert Ion Wetherall Hamilton, (27 June 1861 – 14 October 1914) was a senior British Army officer who served with distinction throughout his career, seeing battle in the Mahdist War in Egypt and the Second Boer War in South Afric ...

(1861–1914), British general * Ion Hamilton, 1st Baron HolmPatrick (1839–1898), Anglo-Irish politician * Isaac Hamilton (born 1994), U.S. basketball player * Isaac Miller Hamilton (1864–1952), U.S. banker and politician *

Jacinta Hamilton Jacinta Anne Kennedy (née Hamilton, born 3 May 1982) is an Australian women's basketball player, who represented the country at both junior and senior levels.FIBA Archive. 2001 World Championship for Junior WomenJancinta Hamilton Retrieved 201 ...

(born 1983), Australian basketball player *

Jack Hamilton (sports executive) John Welch Hamilton (June 11, 1886August 5, 1976) was a Canadian sports executive. He served as president of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) from 1930 to 1932, president of the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada (AAU of C) from 193 ...

(1886–1976), Canadian ice hockey and multi-sport executive * Jackie Hamilton (1937–2003), British comedian *

Jackie Hamilton (ice hockey) John McIvor "Jack" Hamilton (June 2, 1925 – March 20, 1994) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played 102 games in the National Hockey League between 1943 and 1946. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1941 to 1958, was spent in vario ...

(born 1925), Canadian ice hockey player * Jan Hamilton (born 1964), first officer in the British Army to complete gender reassignment from male to female *

Jane Hamilton-Merritt Jane Hamilton-Merritt (born Mary Jane LaRowe) is a retired college professor, photojournalist, author, and animal rights and animal husbandry advocate. She resides in Redding, Connecticut. In 1999, she was inducted into the Connecticut Women's Hall ...

(born 1947), American photojournalist * Janet Hamilton (1795–1873), Scottish poet * Jon Hamilton, American radio science correspondent *

Jordan Hamilton (basketball) Jordan Christian Hamilton (born October 6, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for Nishinomiya Storks of the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball for the University of Texas. High school career Hamilton began his high ...

(born 1990), American basketball player in the

Israel Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional competition in Israeli club basketball, making it Israel's primary basketball c ...

Jordan Hamilton (soccer) Jordan Patrick Dear Hamilton (born March 17, 1996) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward for Canadian Premier League club Forge FC. Playing career Youth Hamilton started playing with North Scarborough SC, before switching to Ajax ...

, Canadian soccer forward *

José Ignacio García Hamilton José Ignacio García Hamilton (1 November 194317 June 2009) was an Argentine writer, noted historian, lawyer and politician. He was elected to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies for the Radical Civic Union representing Tucumán Province. Biogr ...

(born 1943), Argentine writer *

Josh Hamilton (actor) Joshua Cole Hamilton (born June 9, 1969) is an American actor. He received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in hit indie film ''Eighth Grade''. Early life and career Hamilton was born in ...

(born 1969), U.S. actor *

Josh Hamilton Joshua Holt Hamilton (born May 21, 1981) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from to , most prominently as a member of the Texas Rangers teams that won two consecutive Americ ...

(born 1981), U.S. baseball player *

Judith Hamilton Judith Hamilton is known for her community theatre work in Dryden, Ontario, Canada. A member and part of the management team of the community theatre group Theatre 17, she is credited with reviving and leading the theatre, and has directed many of ...

, Canadian theatre director *

Julian Hamilton Julian Thomas Hamilton (born September 1976) is an Australian singer-songwriter and keyboardist, who, with bandmate Kim Moyes, formed the electronica duo, The Presets in 2003. They have issued four studio albums, '' Beams'' (September 2005), '' ...

(born 1976), Australian musician *

Kathleen Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn Katherine Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn, (born Hon. Mary Katherine Crichton; 8 July 1905 – 2 February 1990) was Mistress of the Robes to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1964 until the Duchess's death in 1990. She was invested as a D ...

(1905–1990), Mistress of the Robes to Queen Elizabeth II * Kelly Hamilton (born 1949), American military pilot * Kevan Hamilton (born 1934), Australian rules footballer * Kenneth Hamilton Scottish pianist *

Kim Hamilton Kim Hamilton (born Dorothy Mae Aiken; September 12, 1932 – September 16, 2013) was an American film and television actress, as well as a director, writer, and artist. Her career spanned more than half a century, from the early 1950s to 2010. H ...

(1932–2013), U.S. actress *

Kipp Hamilton Kipp Hamilton (born Rita Marie Hamilton; August 16, 1934 – January 29, 1981) was an American actress. She was the younger sister of producer Joe Hamilton and the sister-in-law of Carol Burnett. Early life and family She was born Rita Mari ...

(1935–1981), U.S. actress *

LaDarius Hamilton La'Darius Hamilton (born January 18, 1998) is an American football outside linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Texas, and originally signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Laird Hamilton Laird John Hamilton (born March 2, 1964) is an American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, and an occasional fashion and action-sports model and actor. He is married to Gabrielle Reece, a professional volleyball player, television ...

(born 1964), U.S. big-wave surfer * Lance Hamilton (born 1973), New Zealand cricketer *

Larry Hamilton Larry "Rocky" Hamilton (April 1, 1931 – July 20, 1996), better known by his ring name the Missouri Mauler, was an American professional wrestler who competed in the National Wrestling Alliance as well as Florida Championship Wrestling and Jim ...

(1931–1996), U.S. professional wrestler * Larry Hamilton (musician) (1951–2011), American blues and rhythm and blues singer and songwriter * Laurell K. Hamilton, U.S. writer *

Laurentine Hamilton Laurentine Hamilton (1826 – April 9, 1882) was a Presbyterian minister accused of heresy, and founder of the First Unitarian Church of Oakland. Hamilton was born in Catlin, New York, near Seneca Lake. He graduated from Hamilton College in Cl ...

(1826–1882), U.S. cleric *

Leonard Hamilton James Leonard Hamilton (born August 4, 1948) is an American basketball coach and the current men's basketball head coach at Florida State University. He is a former head coach at Oklahoma State University, the University of Miami, and for the Nat ...

(born 1948), U.S. basketball coach *

Lewis Hamilton Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (born 7 January 1985) is a British racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Mercedes. In Formula One, Hamilton has won a joint-record seven World Drivers' Championship titles (tied with Mic ...

(born 1985), British Formula One driver * Lewis Hamilton (footballer) (born 1984), English footballer *

Lillias Hamilton Lillias Anna Hamilton (7 February 1858 – 6 January 1925) was a British doctor and author. She was born at Tomabil Station, New South Wales to Hugh Hamilton (1822– 1900) and his wife Margaret Clunes (née Innes). After attending school in A ...

(1858–1925), English doctor and author *

Linda Hamilton Linda Carroll Hamilton (born September 26, 1956) is an American actress. She played Sarah Connor in the '' Terminator'' film series and Catherine Chandler in the television series ''Beauty and the Beast'' (1987–1990), for which she was nomina ...

(born 1956), U.S. actress *

Lisa Gay Hamilton LisaGay Hamilton (born March 25, 1964) is an American actress who has portrayed roles in films, television, and on stage. She is best known for her role as secretary/lawyer Rebecca Washington on the ABC legal drama ''The Practice'' (1997–2003). ...

, U.S. actress *

Lloyd Hamilton Lloyd Vernon Hamilton (August 19, 1891 – January 19, 1935) was an American film comedian, best remembered for his work in the silent era. Career Having begun his career as an extra in theatre-productions, Hamilton first appeared on film in ...

(1891–1935), U.S. silent film actor *

Lois Hamilton Lois Hamilton (October 14, 1943 – December 23, 1999) was an American model, author, aviator, artist and actress. Life and career Lois Hamilton was born Lois Irene Yanessa on October 14, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She studied at Temp ...

(1943–1999), U.S. model, author, actress, artist and aviator *

Lucas Hamilton Lucas Hamilton (born 12 February 1996) is an Australian cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . Hamilton qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and rode in the Men's Road Race. The men's road racers had a tough time in the conditions an ...

(born 1996), Australian cyclist * Lucy Hamilton (also known as China Burg), member of the No Wave band ''Mars'' * Lyn Hamilton, Canadian author of archaeological mystery novels *

Lynell Hamilton Lynell Hamilton (born August 5, 1985) is a former American football running back who has most recently worked as a graduate assistant at San Diego State University. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He p ...

(born 1985), U.S. football player * Lynley Hamilton, Australian cricketer *

Lynne Hamilton Lynne Hamilton (born 1950) is an English-born singer, notable for her career in Australia, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s having recorded the single " On the Inside", the theme to the television series '' Prisoner''. Early life and ca ...

, British singer, Evangelist minister *

Mahlon Hamilton Mahlon Preston Hamilton, Jr. (June 15, 1880 – June 20, 1960), was an American stage and screen actor. He was the son of a bartender born in Baltimore, Maryland, the eldest of four children, with the rest of the siblings being girls. Census ...

(1880–1960), U.S. actor * Malyk Hamilton (born 1999), Canadian soccer player *

Marc Hamilton Marc Hamilton (2 February 1944 – 17 February 2022) was a Canadian singer best known for his 1970 single " Comme j'ai toujours envie d'aimer". Beginnings In 1963, at the age of 19, and the height of The Beatles' success of the sixties, and th ...

(born 1944), French Canadian singer from Quebec *

Marci Hamilton Marci Ann Hamilton (born July 22, 1957) is the chief executive officer and academic director at Child USA, an interdisciplinary think tank to prevent child abuse and neglect. She is also a scholar of constitutional law and a Fox Family Pavilion D ...

, U.S. constitutional law scholar *

Marcus Hamilton (American football) Marcus Christopher David Hamilton (born February 17, 1984) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia. Hamilton was a ...

(born 1984), U.S. football player * Marguerite Hamilton (died 1998), U.S. author *

Marvin Hamilton Marvin Hamilton-Omole (born 8 October 1988), commonly known as Marvin Hamilton, is a former professional footballer. Born in England, he represented the Sri Lanka national team. Hamilton began his career with Gillingham and has subsequently g ...

(born 1988), English footballer * Masha Hamilton, author and journalist * Maximilian Reichsgraf von Hamilton (1714–1776), prince bishop of Olmütz *

Max Hamilton Max Hamilton (12 April 1912 – 9 September 1988) was born at Offenbach am Main, Germany. He migrated to England with his family (named Himmelschein) in 1914, aged years. He was educated at the Central Foundation Boys' School in Cowper Street a ...

(1912–1988), German-born British medical statistician * Melinda Page Hamilton, U.S. actress *

Melissa Hamilton Melissa Hamilton (born 2 August 1989) is a Northern Irish ballet dancer and a First Soloist with the Royal Ballet, London. Early life Hamilton was born in Belfast and spent most of her childhood in Dromore, County Down. Her father is a builder ...

(born 1989), Northern Irish ballet dancer * Michelle Hamilton (born 1948), U.S. Playboy Playmate, model *

Milo Hamilton Leland Milo Hamilton (September 2, 1927 – September 17, 2015) was an American sportscaster, best known for calling play-by-play for seven different Major League Baseball teams from 1953 to 2015. He received the Ford C. Frick Award from t ...

(1927–2015), U.S. sportscaster * Milton H. Hamilton, Jr (born 1932), U.S. politician; former majority leader in the Tennessee State Senate *

Morgan C. Hamilton Morgan Calvin Hamilton (February 25, 1809 – November 21, 1893) was an American merchant, politician from Alabama and Texas, and brother of Andrew Jackson Hamilton. Both men were unusual as Unionist (United States), Unionists in Texas during th ...

(1809–1893), U.S. politician *

Murray Hamilton Murray Hamilton (March 24, 1923 – September 1, 1986) was an American stage, screen, and television character actor who appeared in such films as '' Anatomy of a Murder'', '' The Hustler'', '' The Graduate'', ''Jaws'' and '' The Amityvill ...

(1923–1986), U.S. actor *

Natasha Hamilton Natasha Maria Hamilton (born 17 July 1982) is an English singer and a member of girl group Atomic Kitten. Hamilton has so far released 19 singles and three studio albums with the band including three number one singles, their biggest being the 2 ...

(born 1982), English singer and member of Atomic Kitten *

Nick Hamilton Joseph Nicholas Patrick Hamilton Jr. (born November 9, 1959), better known by his ring name Nick Patrick, is a retired American professional wrestling referee. He is a former referee for World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainm ...

(born 1959), U.S. professional wrestling referee * Norman R. Hamilton (1877–1964), U.S. politician * Normani Hamilton (born 1996), U.S. singer professionally known as Normani *

Page Hamilton Page Hamilton (born May 18, 1960) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer, mostly noted for his work with alternative metal band Helmet. Most of his work has been in the hard rock and alternative metal styles, though he ...

(born 1960), U.S. guitarist, singer and record producer * Paris Hamilton (born 1981), U.S. football player *

Patricia Hamilton Patricia Hamilton (born 27 April 1937 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a Canadian actress, perhaps best known for playing Rachel Lynde in the television mini-series ''Anne of Green Gables'', its sequels: '' Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel'' ...

(born 1938), U.S. actress * Paula Hamilton, U.S. supermodel * Paulette Hamilton (born 1962/1963), British politician * Pauline Kruger Hamilton (1870–1919), U.S. photographer * Peggy-Kay Hamilton (1922–1959), U.S. geologist * Pep Hamilton, U.S. football coach *

Philip Hamilton Philip Hamilton (January 22, 1782 – November 24, 1801) was the eldest child of Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. He died at age 19, fatally shot in a duel with George Eacker. Birt ...

(1782–1801), son of Alexander Hamilton, dueling fatality * Philip Hamilton II (1802–1884), American lawyer and son of Alexander Hamilton * Phillip Hamilton (born 1961), U.S. writer * Philippe Hamilton-Rollings (born 1993), Ukrainian football player * Pierpont M. Hamilton (1898–1982), United States Army Air Forces officer * R. H. Hamilton, U.S. sportsman; first head coach of the Baylor College football program from 1899 to 1900 *

Ralph Hamilton Ralph Albert Hamilton (June 10, 1921 – June 5, 1983) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Fort Wayne Pistons and Indianapolis Jets of the National Basketball League and the Basketball Association of America (BA ...

(1921–1993), U.S. professional basketball player * Ramone Hamilton (born 2006), American actor *

Remy Hamilton Remy Martin Hamilton (born August 30, 1974) is a former American football kicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). In college, he was an All-American for the Michigan Wolverines football team. A ...

(born 1974), U.S. football player * Robin Hamilton, U.S. politician *

Roland Hamilton Roland Hamilton (23 November 1886 – 10 February 1953) was a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom. In the Labour landslide at the 1945 general election, he was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sudbury in Suffolk, which had bee ...

(1886–1953), British politician * Ronald Hamilton, American tenor * Ronnie Hamilton (born 1945), Scottish footballer *

Roy Hamilton Roy Hamilton (April 16, 1929 – July 20, 1969) was an American singer. By combining semi-classical technique with traditional black gospel feeling, he brought soul to Great American Songbook singing. Hamilton's greatest commercial success ca ...

(1929–1969), American singer *

Roy "Royalty" Hamilton Roy Hamilton III (born in Queens, New York) is an American Grammy nominated/multi-award-winning music producer, songwriter and Berklee College of Music graduate. Best known as a Pop, Christian Gospel, and R&B songwriter and record producer. He ...

(born 1980) U.S. songwriter *

Roy Hamilton (basketball) Roy Lee Hamilton (born July 20, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) who is currently a coordinating producer for Fox Sports Net. He played college basketball at the ...

(born 1957), American basketball player and sports television producer * Ruth Hamilton (1898–2008), U.S. radio talk show host and politician *

Schuyler Hamilton Schuyler Hamilton (July 22, 1822 – March 18, 1903) was an American soldier, farmer, engineer, and a grandson of Alexander Hamilton. Early life Hamilton was born on July 22, 1822 in New York City. He was the fifth of 14 children born to John Ch ...

, (1822–1903), U.S. soldier *

Sean Hamilton Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton is an American radio personality. On November 8, 2019 he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. He is the creator and host of the ''Weekend Top30 Countdown'' and the ''Remix Top30 Countdown'' heard in over 15 ...

US radio host *

Shaun Dion Hamilton Shaun Dion Hamilton (born September 11, 1995) is an American football coach and former linebacker who is the assistant linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and wa ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Simon Hamilton Simon Hamilton (born 17 March 1977) is a former Unionist politician from Northern Ireland representing the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Hamilton was a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for Strangford from 2007 to 2019; Ham ...

, Northern Ireland politician *

Suzanna Hamilton Suzanna Hamilton (born 8 February 1960) is an English actress. She played the role of Julia in the 1984 film adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel, '' Nineteen Eighty-Four''. Her other film roles include ''Tess'' (1979), ''Brimstone an ...

(born 1960), English actress * Suzy Favor-Hamilton (born 1968), U.S. middle-distance runner * Tang Hamilton (born 1978), U.S. basketball player *

Todd Hamilton William Todd Hamilton (born October 18, 1965) is an American professional golfer. He is best known for his victory at the 2004 Open Championship. Early life Hamilton was born in the small west-central Illinois city of Galesburg. He grew up in ...

, U.S. professional golfer * Trevor Hamilton (born 1982), Northern Irish murderer * Tova Hamilton, Jamaican politician *

Tyler Hamilton Tyler Hamilton (born March 1, 1971) is an American former professional road bicycle racer. He is the only American rider to win one of the five Monuments of cycling, taking Liège–Bastogne–Liège in 2003. Hamilton became a professional cycli ...

(born 1971), U.S. professional road bicycle racer * Tyler Hamilton (reporter) (born 1970), Canadian reporter *

Venson Hamilton Shad Venson Hamilton (born August 11, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player. College career A graduate of East Rutherford High School in Forest City, North Carolina, Hamilton played college basketball at the University of Ne ...

(born 1977), U.S.-Spanish basketball player *

Victoria Hamilton Victoria Hamilton (born 5 April 1971) is an English actress. After training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Hamilton began her career in classical theatre, appearing in productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the ...

(born 1971), British actress * W. D. Hamilton, British evolutionary biologist * W. O. Hamilton, U.S. athletics coach * Walter Alfred Hamilton (1863–1955), Australian politician *

Walter Kerr Hamilton Walter Kerr Hamilton (16 November 1808 – 1 August 1869) was a Church of England priest, Bishop of Salisbury from 1854 until his death. Life He was born in 1808, educated at Eton College, tutored by Thomas Arnold, and then attended Christ Chur ...

(1808–1869), Anglican Bishop of Salisbury *

Walter Richard Pollock Hamilton Walter Richard Pollock Hamilton VC (18 August 1856 – 3 September 1879) was born in Inistioge, County Kilkenny and was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy ...

(1856–1879), Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross *

Wes Hamilton Wes Hamilton (born April 24, 1953 in Texas City, Texas) is a former American football offensive lineman who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 3rd round in the 1976 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Tulsa. On ...

(born 1953), U.S. football player *

Wilbur H. Hamilton Wilbur H. Hamilton (July 19, 1909 – July 22, 1964) was an American businessman and politician from Philadelphia. Born in the neighborhood of Manayunk, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hamilton was one of the sons of William J. Hamilton, Sr. ...

(1909–1964), American businessman and politician *

William Peter Hamilton William Peter Hamilton (January 20, 1867 – December 9, 1929), a proponent of Dow Theory, was the fourth editor of the '' Wall Street Journal'', serving in that capacity for more than 20 years (i.e., January 1, 1908 – December 9, 1929 ...

(1867–1929), ''Wall Street Journal'' editor *

Willoughby Hamilton Willoughby Hamilton (born as James Willoughby Hamilton; 9 December 1864 – 27 September 1943) was a World-number-one male tennis-player rankings, co-world No. 1 Irish male tennis player, a association football, footballer and international ba ...

(1864–1943), Irish tennis player *

Zendon Hamilton Zendon Alphonso Hamilton (born April 29, 1975) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 2000 to 2006. Amateur career Hamilton, a 6'11" center played high school b ...

(born 1975), U.S. basketball player

People with the given name

* Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe (1913–1980), Sri Lankan Sinhala diplomat *

Hamilton Basso Joseph Hamilton Basso (September 5, 1904 – May 13, 1964) was an American novelist and journalist. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Basso worked as reporter for several newspapers in New Orleans, wrote 11 novels, primarily about the South, and was ...

(1904–1964), American writer *

Hamilton Bohannon Hamilton Frederick Bohannon (March 7, 1942 – April 24, 2020), often credited and known professionally simply as Bohannon, was an American percussionist, band leader, songwriter, arranger, and record producer, who was one of the leading figure ...

(1942–2020), American percussionist, band leader, songwriter, and record producer *

Hamilton Camp Hamilton Camp (Born Robin S. Camp, 30 October 1934 – 2 October 2005) was a London-born actor and singer, who relocated to the United States with his family when he was a young child. He became an American folk singer during he 1960s, and ev ...

(1934-2005), British actor * Hamílton Hênio Ferreira Calheiros (born 1980), Brazilian-Togolese footballer * Hamilton Fish (disambiguation), several people *

Hamilton Green Hamilton Belal Green (born 9 November 1934) is a Guyanese politician who served as the fourth Prime Minister of Guyana. He is the first and only Muslim Prime Minister of Guyana, along with being the first and only Muslim Prime Minister in the ...

(born 1934), prime minister of Guyana *

Hamilton Harty Sir Herbert Hamilton Harty (4 December 1879 – 19 February 1941) was an Irish composer, conductor, pianist and organist. After an early career as a church organist in his native Ireland, Harty moved to London at about age 20, soon becoming a w ...

(1879–1941), Irish composer *

Hamilton Jordan William Hamilton McWhorter Jordan () (September 21, 1944 – May 20, 2008) was an American politician who served as Chief of Staff to President of the United States Jimmy Carter. Early life Jordan was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son ...

(1944–2008), American politician *

Hamilton Luske Hamilton Somers Luske (October 16, 1903 – February 19, 1968) was an American animator and film director. Career He joined the Walt Disney Productions animation studio in 1931 and he was soon trusted enough by Walt Disney to be made supervising ...

(1903–1968), American animator and film director *

Hamilton Masakadza Hamilton Masakadza (born 9 August 1983) is a Zimbabwean former cricketer, who played all formats of the game for Zimbabwe. He captained the national team during 2016 ICC World T20, but was relieved of his duties due to an indifferent performanc ...

(born 1983), Zimbabwean cricketer *

Hamilton Morris Hamilton Morris (born April 14, 1987) is an American journalist, documentarian, and scientific researcher. He is the creator and director of the television series '' Hamilton's Pharmacopeia'', in which he investigated the chemistry, history, a ...

(born 1987), American journalist and pharmacologist *

Hamilton Paul Hamilton Paul (10 April 1773 – 28 February 1854) was a Scottish church minister, and a writer, poet and humourist. In 1819 he edited the works of Robert Burns. Life Paul was born on 10 April 1773 in the parish of Dailly, Ayrshire. He attended th ...

(1773–1854), Scottish Presbyterian minister and writer * Hámilton Ricard (born 1974), Colombian footballer *

Hamilton Sabot Hamilton Sabot (born 31 May 1987 in Cagnes-Sur-Mer) is a French gymnast. He competed for the national team at the 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was ...

(born 1987), French gymnast * Hamilton O. Smith (born 1931), American microbiologist *

Hamilton Wanasinghe General Hamilton Wanasinghe, VSV (born 1935) was a Full General in the Sri Lanka Army. He served as the 11th Commander of the Sri Lankan Army (1988–1991), third General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Joint Operations Headquarters (JOH) (at ...

, general,

Commander of the Sri Lanka Army The Commander of the Army ( si, ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ යුද්ධ හමුදාපති, śrī laṁkāvē yuddha hamudāpati) is the title of the professional head of the Sri Lanka Army. The current Commander of the Army is ...

from 1988 to 1991

People with the middle name

* Antônio Hamilton Martins Mourão (born 1953), retired Brazilian Army General and Vice President of Brazil *

Erskine Hamilton Childers Erskine Hamilton Childers (11 December 1905 – 17 November 1974) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as the fourth president of Ireland from June 1973 to November 1974. He is the only Irish president to have died in office. He also ...

(1905–1974), fourth President of Ireland and Fianna Fáil minister * James Hamilton Iain Kay (born 1949), Zimbabwean farmer and politician

Fictional characters

*Audrey fforbes-Hamilton, character from ''

To the Manor Born ''To the Manor Born'' is a BBC television sitcom that first aired on BBC1 from 1979 to 1981. A special one-off episode was produced in 2007. Starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles, the first 20 episodes and the 2007 special were written b ...

'' *

Carl Hamilton (fictional character) The Carl Hamilton novels is a book series by Swedish author and journalist Jan Guillou centered on the fictional Swedish spy Carl Hamilton. The main character is an elite military officer working for the Swedish Security agency and Intelligen ...

, spy created by Jan Guillou *Charles Hamilton, first husband of Scarlett O'Hara in ''

Gone with the Wind Gone with the Wind most often refers to: * ''Gone with the Wind'' (novel), a 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell * ''Gone with the Wind'' (film), the 1939 adaptation of the novel Gone with the Wind may also refer to: Music * ''Gone with the Wind'' ...

'' *

Melanie Hamilton Melanie Hamilton Wilkes is a fictional character first appearing in the 1936 novel ''Gone with the Wind (novel), Gone with the Wind'' by Margaret Mitchell. In the Gone with the Wind (film), 1939 film she was portrayed by Olivia de Havilland. Mel ...

, Scarlett O'Hara's sister-in-law from ''

'' * Gil Hamilton, detective created by Larry Niven *Jack Hamilton, fictional character created by Philip K. Dick and found in the novel '' Eye in the Sky'' *

Marcus Hamilton (Angel) Marcus Hamilton may refer to: * Marcus Hamilton (Angel), a character from the TV series ''Angel'' * Marcus Hamilton (American football) (born 1984), American football cornerback {{hndis, Hamilton, Marcus ...

, a character from the TV series ''Angel'' *

Professor Hamilton Professor Emil Hamilton is a fictional comic book character appearing in books published by DC Comics, usually as a supporting character in stories featuring Superman. The character was portrayed by Richard Schiff in ''Man of Steel (film), Man of ...

, Emil Hamilton, a supporting character from Superman comics *

Hamilton Burger Hamilton Burger is the fictional Los Angeles County District Attorney (D.A.) in the long-running series of novels, films, and radio and television programs featuring Perry Mason, the fictional defense attorney created by Erle Stanley Gardner. Ch ...

, the L.A. district attorney in the Perry Mason novels *Hamilton Fleming, a character from the short-lived TV series ''

Young Americans ''Young Americans'' is the ninth studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on 7March 1975 through RCA Records. The album marked a departure from the glam rock style of Bowie's previous albums, showcasing his interest in soul ...

'' * Hamilton Hocks, a stuffed pig character from ''Maggie and the Ferocious Beast'' *Hamilton Porter, a character from '' The Sandlot'' *Mary Rose Hamilton, character in ''

Lolita ''Lolita'' is a 1955 novel written by Russian-American novelist Vladimir Nabokov. The novel is notable for its controversial subject: the protagonist and unreliable narrator, a middle-aged literature professor under the pseudonym Humbert Hum ...

'' *Holly Hamilton played by

Hilary Duff Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress and singer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including seven Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards and two Young Artist Awards. She began her acti ...

in '' The Perfect Man'' *Hamilton Hamilton played by Hannah Miranda in ''The Adventures of Hamilton, Danger Dog'' *Jenna Hamilton (

Ashley Rickards Ashley Nicole Rickards (born May 4, 1992) is an American actress, known for her role as Jenna Hamilton in the MTV comedy-drama series '' Awkward'', and as Samantha "Sam" Walker, a troubled young girl in The CW's teen drama series '' One Tree Hi ...

) in the

MTV MTV (Originally an initialism of Music Television) is an American cable channel that launched on August 1, 1981. Based in New York City, it serves as the flagship property of the MTV Entertainment Group, part of Paramount Media Networks, a di ...

series, ''

Awkward Awkward may refer to: * Awkwardness or embarrassment, an emotional state of intense discomfort with people * ''Awkward'' (TV series), an American teen comedy series * ''Awkward'' (album), a 2001 album by Ty * ''Awkward'', a 1999 graphic novel by ...

'' *Lacey Hamilton (

Nikki DeLoach Nikki DeLoach is an American actress. Early life DeLoach was born in Waycross, Georgia. She is the eldest of three children of Terri, Pierce County School superintendent and David DeLoach, an owner of a wood products company. She has a sister L ...

) in the

series, ''

'' *Kevin Hamilton (

Mike Faiola Mike Faiola is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Eric in ''Quarterlife ''Quarterlife'' (stylized as ''quarterlife'') is an American web series, also briefly an NBC television series in 2008, created by Marshall Herskovi ...

) in the

series, ''

'' *

Lisa Hamilton Lisa Hamilton is an American poker player and World Series of Poker The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a series of poker tournaments held annually in Paradise, Nevada and, since 2004, sponsored by Eldorado Resorts, Caesars Entertainment. ...

from the video game series, '' Dead or Alive'' *

Devon Hamilton Devon Hamilton is a fictional character from ''The Young and the Restless'', an American soap opera on the CBS network, portrayed by Bryton James. The character made his first appearance on June 1, 2004, and was introduced as a homeless teenager ...

(

Bryton James Bryton McClure (born August 17, 1986), also credited as Bryton James and mononymously as Bryton, is an American musical theatre, film and television actor. As a child actor, he played Richie Crawford on the ABC/ CBS sitcom ''Family Matters''. ...

) on the

soap opera A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television Serial (radio and television), serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio drama ...

The Young and the Restless ''The Young and the Restless'' (often abbreviated as ''Y&R'') is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in fictional Genoa City (not the real-life similarly-named Genoa City, Wi ...

'' *Hamilton Holt, character from ''

The 39 Clues ''The 39 Clues'' is a series of adventure novels written by a collaboration of authors, including Rick Riordan, Gordon Korman, Peter Lerangis, Jude Watson, Patrick Carman, Linda Sue Park, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Roland Smith, David Baldacci, J ...

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