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BoyPronounced American English /ˈskɑt/; British English /ˈskɒt/Scottish Gaelic language family

Scott

From an English and Scottish surname that referred to a person from Scotland or a person who spoke Scottish Gaelic.

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Scott is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈskɑt/; British English /ˈskɒt/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈskɑt/; British English /ˈskɒt/
Language familyScottish Gaelic

Meaning and history

From an English and Scottish surname that referred to a person from Scotland or a person who spoke Scottish Gaelic. It is derived from Latin Scoti meaning "Gael, Gaelic speaker", with the ultimate origin uncertain.

Notes and context

Usage: english, scottish

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