Dalles

Place name, surname and Irish

"meadow dwelling, valley house, skilled"

Dalles Origin and Meaning

The name Dalles is a boy's name.

Dalles is a masculine name that likely derives from geographic origins. It may be connected to The Dalles, a city in Oregon named after the French word 'dalle' referring to rapids or sluiceways in a river. The name could also relate to the French word 'dalle' meaning 'flagstone' or 'slab.' As a personal name, Dalles is quite uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. It has a strong, modern sound while maintaining a connection to place-based naming traditions. The name might appeal to parents with connections to the Pacific Northwest or those seeking an unusual geographical name. While rare in usage statistics, Dalles fits well with contemporary trends toward unique place names and surnames as first names.