ABBOTT  

Gender: M
Origin: Hebrew, Aramaic
Meaning: "father"

A neglected masculine surname with religious overtones as the head of a monastery; the feminine nickname Abby could be a drawback, but still an attractive offbeat possibility.

Variations:
Abot, Abbie, Abbot, Abby, Abott

International Variations:
Abbé (French) Abboid (Gaelic) Abt (German) Abad (Spanish)

Abbott is being discussed in our message boards:

• Starting the name list...
• Poll: Which boy name is most appealing?
• Not In love with any of my names? Ideas Needed???
• New Babies Coming?
• A twin name that will go with Tennille

Read Nameberry blog posts about Abbott:

• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons