Watson Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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The meaning of the name "watson" is "son of walter", and is used often for "boys".
Watson Name Details
The name Watson is of English origin. It derives from the patronymic surname Wat, which means 'son of Walter'. The name Walter is derived from the Old Germanic elements 'wald', meaning 'rule' or 'ruler', and 'heri', meaning 'army' or 'warrior'. Watson became a popular given name in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland due to the famous literary character Dr. John H. Watson, the loyal companion of Sherlock Holmes.
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