TheNameDBLowell
MasculineMeaning
A surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'small wolf' or referring to a location with a wolf-related feature.
Etymology
The name likely derives from Old English elements, though the exact composition is debated among etymologists. It may be related to 'leof' (beloved) or a place name in Massachusetts that became associated with the surname.
About the Name Lowell
Lowell is primarily used as a given name in English-speaking countries, though it originated as a surname. The name gained literary prominence through American poets and writers in the 19th and 20th centuries.