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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Abbott
Aramaic
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Usage of the Name Abbott
English
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Meaning of the Name Abbott
The name Abbott comes from an English surname meaning "abbot, priest". The word "abbot" itself is derived, via Old English, Late Latin and Greek, from the Aramaic word "abbā" meaning "father".
The word was first used as a term of respect to monks, and the original abbots were non-ordained monastic leaders. Over the centuries abbots came to be given more religious authority, and at times they even ruled territorial principalities.
Today abbots are leaders of their abbey, elected by the monks rather than appointed by other authorities, although their official title and the duties of their office vary between traditions.
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Interesting Facts about Abbott
There are many species named after American field naturalist William Louis Abbott (1860 - 1936), who was the largest contributor to the Smithsonian Museum at the time of his death, including bird species Abbott's Booby, Abbott's Babbler, Abbott's Duiker, and Abbott's Starling.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Abbott Lawrence (1792 - 1855), an American businessman, politician, and philanthropist;
Abbott Handerson Thayer (1849 - 1921), an American artist, naturalist, and teacher;
Abbott Lawrence Lowell (1856 - 1943), an American educator and historian;
Abbott Lawrence Rotch (1861 - 1912), an American meteorologist;
Abbott Barnes Rice (1862 - 1926), an American merchant and politician;
Abbott Lowell Cummings (born 1923), an American historian.
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Names Related to Abbott
List of names related to Abbott.
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