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Lincoln (name)

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Lincoln is a surname and masculine given name of Old English origin. The surname originates from the city of Lincoln, England, whose name means "lake/pool colony", combining the Brythonic word lynn with the Latin word colonia.[1] This translates to 'town by the pool' or 'settler by the lake'.[2] As a result of its use to honor Abraham Lincoln, it has become a somewhat prominent first name for males in the United States (#781 out of 1220, Top 6 2018).[1]

Family of President Abraham Lincoln

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People with the surname Lincoln

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People with the given name Lincoln

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Fictional characters named Lincoln

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Lincoln – Name Meaning, What does Lincoln mean?". www.thinkbabynames.com. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  2. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Lincoln". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2020-05-11.