The boy's name Scott \s-co-tt\ is pronounced skaht. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "from Scotland, a Scotsman". Mainly used in the 20th century. Actors Scott Glenn, Scott Caan; authors Scott Peck, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Scott Turow; musician Scott Joplin; basketball player Scottie Pippen.

ORIGIN
Old English

MEANING
From Scotland

Long-standing popularity attributed to the flourishing acting careers of George C. Scott and Scott Glenn. Surname often chosen by parents of Scottish heritage and ancestry, but still broadly used. Name also given to members of the Gaelic-speaking people residing in Scotland who originally came from Ireland.

VARIATIONS
Scota

ALTERNATIVES
Skott Scot Skot

NICKNAMES
Scotty

FAMOUS Scotts
Scott Baio (actor) Scott Riggs (NASCAR driver) Scott Bakula (actor) Scott Wolf (actor) Scottie Pippen (basketball player) F. Scott Fitzgerald (author) Scott Peck (author)

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