Lincoln

Meaning

Settlement by the pool or lake, from the Roman settlement Lindum Colonia.

Etymology

Derived from the English city of Lincoln, which comes from the Latin 'Lindum' (pool) combined with Old English 'colon' (settlement). The city name was adopted as a surname and later as a given name.

About the Name Lincoln

Lincoln is a place-name derived given name with historical significance in American culture. It gained prominence as a given name following President Abraham Lincoln.

Notable Bearers

Historical People Named Lincoln