Rawlinson

British surname

"famous throughout the land"

Rawlinson Origin and Meaning

The name Rawlinson is a boy's name.

Rawlinson is a masculine name with English origins, derived from a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Rawlin' or 'son of Ralph'. The original name Ralph comes from Old Norse 'Ráðúlfr', combining elements meaning 'counsel' and 'wolf'. As a first name, Rawlinson is extremely rare, maintaining an air of distinction and uniqueness. It carries the distinguished quality of many English surname-turned-first-names, suggesting heritage and tradition. The name has historical associations with several notable figures including Sir Henry Rawlinson, a 19th-century English soldier and scholar known for his work deciphering ancient Persian cuneiform inscriptions. Rawlinson offers distinctive nickname options including Raw, Rawly, or Rawl.

Famous People Named Rawlinson

• Henry Creswicke Rawlinson 1st Baronet, English Assyriologist

The name Rawlinson in Pop Culture

• "Sir Henry at Rawlinson End " comedy recording by Vivian Stanshall