Lincoln Name Meaning & Origin
Lincoln
Pronunciation: LING-kən (key)
Origin of the name Lincoln:
Transferred use of the surname derived from the city of Lincoln in northeastern England. The name is found written in Latin in the 7th century as Lindum Colonia, which is probably a Latinate rendering of the Welsh llyn (lake, pool) and the Latin colonia (colony).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
Related Names:
Linc
Looking for the perfect name? Try the Name MatchMaker to find the perfect baby name for you!
NameVoyager
US Popularity of Lincoln Over Time
Sister & Brother Names
Know a Lincoln? What are his siblings named?
Name Lists Featuring Lincoln
- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (New South Wales) 2014
- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (Victoria) 2014
- New Zealand Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in New Zealand 2014
- Canadian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Canada (Saskatchewan) 2014
- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (New South Wales), 2010
- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (Victoria), 2010
- New Zealand Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in New Zealand, 2010
- Canadian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Canada (Alberta) for 2013
- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (New South Wales) for 2012
- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (Victoria) for 2012
- New Zealand Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in New Zealand for 2012
- Canadian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Canada (Alberta)
- Canadian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Canada (Saskatchewan)
- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (New South Wales)
- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (Victoria)
- New Zealand Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in New Zealand
- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (Western)
- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (Queensland)
Contribute your knowledge to the name Lincoln
- Comments and insights on the name Lincoln
- Personal experiences with the name Lincoln
My friend has 4 children and the oldest is:
Brooks Joseph Noel
Lincoln Dylan George
Alexander Cory David
Vivien Leonore Rose
I think these are all extremely lovely namesFriend has a little boy called Lincoln Alexander and a girl called Scarlett Everlyn
- Nicknames for Lincoln
Linc / Link
Links
Linky/Linkie
Kyn
Lincoln Log
Nick
Cole
Linkie the twinkie
Lahnk/Lonk/Lenk- Meanings and history of the name Lincoln
- Famous real-life people named Lincoln
Lincoln Brewster - Contemporary Christian Musician and Pastor
Lincoln Kennedy - Broadcaster, former football player
Lincoln Chafee - Former Senator from Rhode Island
Abraham Lincoln - 16th President of the United States
Lincoln Lowry - Kailyn Lowlry (teen mom) sonLincoln Rose Bell Shepard - daughter of American actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard
- Lincoln in song, story & screen
Lincoln Burrows- a character on Prison Break
Lincoln Duncan from Paul Simon song "Duncan"
Lincoln Tyrone Lee - Character from Fox tv-show 'Fringe'
Link From the Legend of Zelda Series
Lincoln is a main character in the TV show "The 100"
Lincoln Campbell is a character in the TV show "Marvel's Agents of Shield"
Lincoln Loud is the main character in The Loud House
70
No Way
Definitely
Smart?
66
No Way
Definitely
Sexy?
62
No Way
Definitely
Friendly?
61
No Way
Definitely
Creative?
71
No Way
Definitely
Strong?
51
No Way
Definitely
Young?
66
No Way
Definitely