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Lincoln

Lincoln is a boy’s habitational name that originated in England. It was originally a surname, used to designate people from Lincoln, a cathedral city in the East Midlands of the country. Lincoln means “lake/pool colony” and is sometimes interpreted as “town by the pool” or “settler by the lake.” In America, the name is more often associated with Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States during the turbulent period of the Civil War and signer of the Emancipation Proclamation. For this reason, it has grown in popularity as a male given name since the mid-19th century.
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Meaning

Lake, pool colony

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Pronunciation

LING-kən

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Traits

  • Brave
  • Independent
  • Resourceful
  • Charismatic

Compatibility

Lincoln pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, adding a touch of strength and sophistication to the group. As a middle name, Lincoln complements shorter first names nicely, providing a strong and distinguished sound. This name is versatile and can fit in various cultural and stylistic settings, from traditional to modern.

Brave Independent Resourceful Charismatic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Lincoln Alexander

Lincoln Alexander

Politician

Born: January 21, 1922 · Toronto, Canada

Portrait of Lincoln Chafee

Lincoln Chafee

Politician

Born: March 26, 1953 · Warwick, Rhode Island, USA

Portrait of Lincoln Ellsworth

Lincoln Ellsworth

Explorer

Born: May 12, 1880 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Lincoln Hall

Lincoln Hall

Mountaineer

Born: March 19, 1955 · Canberra, Australia

Portrait of Lincoln Kirstein

Lincoln Kirstein

Writer

Born: May 4, 1907 · Rochester, New York, USA

Portrait of Lincoln Steffens

Lincoln Steffens

Journalist

Born: April 6, 1866 · San Francisco, California, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Lincoln Original form
  • Линкольн Russian
  • 林肯 Chinese (Mandarin)
  • लिंकन Hindi
  • ლინკოლნი Georgian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Arabic
  • Thai

Cultural Adaptations

  • リンカーン (Rinkān) Japanese
  • 린컨 (Linkeon) Korean
  • لينكولن (Līnkuln) Arabic
  • ลินคอล์น (Lin-kxol-n) Thai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln

What does Lincoln mean?
Lake, pool colony
What is the origin of Lincoln?
Lincoln has British origins.
Is Lincoln popular?
Lincoln has been viewed 139 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Lincoln?
Similar names include Isha, Winnie, Ella, Kara, Rayan.
How do you pronounce Lincoln?
Lincoln is pronounced LING-kən.

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