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Lovett

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Pronounced luh-VET /ləˈvɛt/High

Meaning: From the English surname Lovett, brought over after the Norman conquest from Old French louvet, 'little wolf; wolf cub'. As a given name it is rare and reads as a modern surname pick; it leans to boys, and we note that.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname with bite: Lovett comes from an Old French word for 'wolf cub' (said 'luh-VET'). It leans to boys as a first name — we note that.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the English surname Lovett, brought over after the Norman conquest from Old French louvet, 'little wolf; wolf cub'. As a given name it is rare and reads as a modern surname pick; it leans to boys, and we note that.
U.S. rank (2024)#14492
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Lovett is an English surname of Norman French origin, from louvet, 'wolf cub' — a nickname name that became a family name. Its first-name use is recent and surname-style, and it leans to boys, which we note (said 'luh-VET').

For girls it is very rare in the U.S. Sharp, surname-style, and unusual.

Did you know? Despite the look of it, Lovett has nothing to do with love — it comes from louvet, a little wolf, one of many Norman animal nicknames that hardened into English surnames.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Lovett — English surname < Old French louvet 'wolf cub'; boy-leaning as a first name

Variations

LovetLovitt

Nicknames

LoVett

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lovett mean?

Lovett is an English surname from Old French louvet, 'little wolf; wolf cub' — not, despite appearances, from the word love.

How do you pronounce Lovett?

It's said luh-VET /ləˈvɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lovett a boy or girl name?

As a first name Lovett leans to boys; it is used here for a girl, and we note the lean.

How popular is Lovett?

Lovett is very rare as a given name for girls in the U.S.

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