Wolcott - Last Names

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Wolcott

/ˈwʊlkət/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Cottager in the wood or wolf's cottage

Represents a connection to nature, solitude, and self-sufficiency, evoking imagery of someone living on the edge of civilization, near wooded areas inhabited by wolves.

Symbolism

Symbolizes resilience, independence, and a quiet strength. The name embodies a rustic nobility and a link to ancestral land and lineage.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'wulf' meaning 'wolf' and 'cot' meaning 'cottage' or 'hut'. Originally referred to someone who lived in a cottage in a place associated with wolves or in a wooded area.

Style & Origin

traditional
professional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Wolcott is a locational surname derived from places in England bearing the name.

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