Pilot

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The word "pilot" refers to someone who navigates or controls a ship, airplane, or other vehicle. As a name, it can connote adventure, skill, and leadership.
Pronunciation
PIE-lət
pie-luht
Popularity
The name Pilot is not very popular, ranking outside the top 1000 names in both the US and UK. It is, however, gaining some attention as a unique baby name choice.

cartoon of the name Pilot
Cartoon of Pilot

Pilot Name meanings & History

The word "pilot" refers to someone who navigates or controls a ship, airplane, or other vehicle. As a name, it can connote adventure, skill, and leadership. Either from the surname Pilot, which is derived from Pilate, or directly from the vocabulary word pilot, which is derived from either Greek πηδον (pedon) "steering oar" or πλωτης (plotes) "sailor". This name is borne by Pilot Inspektor Lee (2003-), son of American actor Jason Lee. Pilot is a unisex name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is often used by parents who want a name that is distinctive, modern, and gender-neutral.

Zodiac Sign of Pilot: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pilot:

P: Political,Passive,Pensive,Partnership,Particular

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

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

O: Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized

T: Truth,Tireless,Testy,Talkative,Touchy,Tacky,Doubting Thomas

Pilot is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Upper Class name

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