Flat

French

"flat land"

Flat Origin and Meaning

The name Flat is a boy's name.

Flat is an extremely unusual masculine name of English origin derived from the word meaning 'level' or 'smooth.' As a given name, it falls into the category of literal word names, similar to descriptive surnames that originally referred to people living on flat land. Historically, Flat has been exceedingly rare as a first name, functioning more commonly as a surname or nickname. Unlike many word names that have gained popularity (like River or Sage), Flat has not experienced widespread adoption, likely due to its potential for negative interpretations beyond its geographical meaning. For contemporary parents, this would represent an extremely unconventional choice that might present practical challenges for a child, despite its simplicity and unique quality.

The name Flat in Pop Culture

• Flat Broke character from "Sims" series