Lincoln

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Lincoln means "town by the pool" or "lake colony" in English.
Pronunciation
LING-kən
The name Lincoln is pronounced as LING-kun.
Popularity
The name Lincoln is currently ranked as the 45th most popular name for boys in the United States. It is also popular in other English-speaking countries such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Lincoln Name meanings & History

The name Lincoln has an English origin and is derived from the name of the city of Lincoln in England. The name Lincoln means "town by the pool" or "lake colony" in English. From an English surname that was originally from the name of an English city, called Lindum Colonia by the Romans, derived from Brythonic lindo "lake, pool" and Latin colonia "colony". This name is usually given in honour of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), president of the United States during the American Civil War. Lincoln is a popular choice for parents who are looking for a classic name with a strong, masculine sound. It is also a popular choice for parents who are looking for a name with historical significance.

Zodiac Sign of Lincoln: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lincoln:

L: Lovely,Liaison,Lover,Luscious,Languid,Lazy,Legal

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

N: Neat,Nutrition,Nervous,Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Nagging

C: Candid,Copycat,Chatty,Curious,Clever,Cute,Choice

O: Obsolete,Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive

Lincoln is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Lincoln include the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, actor Lincoln Lewis, and football player Lincoln Kennedy.

2.) Lincoln (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) settlement by the pool. History: Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth U.S. president.

Other Forms: Lincon, Lincoyn, Lyncoln


3.) Lincoln (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (English, American) quiet

Other Forms: Line, Link


4.) Lincoln (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Lake settlement

Other Forms: Lincon


5.) LINCOLN (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the city of Lincoln in northeastern England. The name is found written in Latin in the 7th century as Lindum Colonia, which is probably a Latinate rendering of the Welsh llyn (lake, pool) and the Latin colonia (colony). Short: Linc, Link. (LINK-UN)


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