Lincoln Name Meaning
The name Lincoln comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Lincoln below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Lincoln Name Meaning
EnglishFrom a surname which was originally from the name of a city in England, derived from Brythonic lindo "lake, pool" and Latin colonia "colony". This name is usually given in honour of Abraham Lincoln...
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