BECKETT  

Gender: M
Origin: English and Irish
Meaning: "dweller near the brook"

Popularity in 2008: #480

A handsome name rich in literary associations with major Irish playwright Samuel Beckett that has recently become hot among celebs—including Conan O'Brian, Melissa Etheridge, Stella McCartney, Malcolm McDowall and Natalie Maines.

Variations:
Beckitt, Becket, Beckitt

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