Names That Mean Ditch
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Doll
German or English surname
"foolish, mad, strong, ditch"
Briefly used as a male name in the early 20th century. Doll is a surname with a variety of origins and meanings, some more desirable than others.
Digby
English, Norse
"town by the ditch"
Digby is a place-name in Lincolnshire turned surname turned quirky first name that is starting to get some attention. In fact, it ranked in the UK Top 1000 in a recent year where it fits in with the…
Pitt
English
"pit, ditch"
Despite two distinguished surname-bearers — the great British statesman William Pitt and heartthrob Brad, this would be a tough name to pull off in first place. William Thackeray used it for…
Fosse
Frisian; French
"people; trench, ditch"
Either a Frisian nickname for Germanic names with the "folk-" element or a French surname name, Fosse could work for parents who like short and unexpected names.
