A town in France, or a family name of French nobility with historical significance.
From Old French, derived from 'chatel' (castle) combined with the diminutive suffix -on, literally meaning 'little castle.' This place name reflects the medieval practice of naming settlements after their most prominent feature.
Chatillon appears in major historical moments—different noble houses claimed the name, and the Battle of Chatillon involved famous generals. One name, many histories tangled together across centuries.
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