Nugent - Last Names

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Nugent

/ˈnjuːdʒənt/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the place name Nogent, meaning 'new settlement' or 'at the new town'

Represents ancestral connection to land, heritage, and lineage. It symbolizes roots in both Norman settlement and Gaelic integration in medieval Ireland.

Symbolism

Embodies continuity, resilience, and aristocratic legacy. The name reflects a bridge between Norman-French influence and Irish clan identity.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'de Nogent', referring to someone from Nogent in France, itself from Latin 'novus' (new) and Celtic 'cant' (song or corner). In Ireland, it became established after the Norman invasion and was later Gaelicized.

Style & Origin

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Cultural Background

Of Irish origin, Nugent is an anglicized form of the Gaelic 'Nuadhain' or derived from the Norman Fr

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