Abbott

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Abbott is derived from the Old English word "abbod" meaning "father" or "abbot," which referred to a monastic leader or member of the clergy.
Pronunciation
A-but
AB-әt
Popularity
The popularity of Abbott as a given name is relatively low compared to other top baby names. It ranked #917 in the United States in 2020, according to the Social Security Administration.

cartoon of the name Abbott
Cartoon of Abbott

Abbott Name meanings & History

Abbott is derived from the Old English word "abbod" meaning "father" or "abbot," which referred to a monastic leader or member of the clergy. From the English surname Abbott, from Old English abbot, ultimately from Latin abbas "priest". Abbott is most commonly used as a first name for boys. It has an old-world appeal and is often associated with wisdom, leadership, and integrity.

Zodiac Sign of Abbott: Action Aries

Synonyms of Abbott:

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Argumentative,Angry

B: Brains,Beauty,Bashful,Bountiful

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive

T: Truth,Touchy,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Tireless,Tacky

Abbott is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Abbott include Abbott Handerson Thayer, an American painter, and Abbott Joseph Liebling, an American journalist.

2.) Abbott (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) father; leader

Other Forms: Abbitt, Abott, Abotte


3.) Abbott (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) father; abbot.

Other Forms: Ab, Abad, Abba, Abbah, Abban, Abbé, Abboid, Abbot, Abot, Abott


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