ABBOTT  

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

This traditionally male surname name could find new life for girls thanks to its similarity to the popular Abby and Abigail.

Variations:
Abbot

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

Abbott is being discussed in our message boards:

• 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
• Which of these names do you like (or not like)

Read Nameberry blog posts about Abbott:

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