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Scott

Name Meaning:

Originally an ethnic surname for a person from Scotland or an Irishman, from Old English 'Scotti.' Also possibly means "tattooed one."

Noteable Namesakes

Sir Walter Scott (Author - surname); F. Scott Fitzgerald (Author - middle name); Ridley Scott (Director - surname); Scottie Pippen (Basketball Player - Scottie)

Origin

Old English

Popularity

US: #627, UK: #519

Variations/Nicknames

Scottie; Scotty

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