Lincoln
Meaning of Lincoln
Lincoln—pronounced LING-kən—started life as an old English place-name meaning “lake colony,” a blend of the Brythonic word for pool (lind) and the Latin colonia. Over time that sturdy geographic label crossed the Atlantic, sprouted a stovepipe hat, and became forever entwined with President Abraham Lincoln’s legacy of integrity, eloquence, and quiet courage. Today, the name carries a triple-threat charm: it nods to history, sounds crisp and modern, and offers friendly nicknames like Linc or Link. American parents have noticed—usage has rocketed from outside the Top 500 in the early 2000s to a comfy seat in the Top 100, reflecting a steady march worthy of Honest Abe himself. Add in pop-culture cameos (think luxury cars and animated heroes), and Lincoln feels as versatile as a well-worn pair of jeans that can still clean up for a State of the Union. If you’re after a name that’s warm yet presidential, grounded yet adventurous, Lincoln might just be your baby’s perfect running mate.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LING-kən (/ˈlɪŋ.kən/)
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Notable People Named Lincoln
| Lincoln MacCauley Alexander was a Canadian lawyer and pioneering politician, the first Black Canadian MP, later a federal cabinet minister, chair of the Workers Compensation Board of Ontario, 24th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1985 to 1991, and a governor of the Canadian Unity Council. |
| Lincoln Edward Kirstein was an American writer and arts impresario, cofounder and guiding force of the New York City Ballet, serving as general director from 1946 to 1989 and building it over more than four decades while also organizing art exhibitions and lecture tours. |
| Lincoln Beachey was a pioneering American aviator and barnstormer who thrilled crowds with air shows, helped pioneer aerobatics, and set early flight records. |
| Australian mountaineer and author Lincoln Hall joined the first Australian Everest expedition in 1984 that forged a new route, summited in 2006, and survived a night at 8700 meters after being presumed dead. |
| Lincoln Clay Lewis is an Australian actor best known for the TV series Home and Away and the 2010 film Tomorrow, When the War Began. |
