Talbot
Old French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Talbot
Talbot derives from the Old French "talbot," meaning a type of hunting dog, likely stemming from a personal name or nickname referring to someone who hunted with such dogs.
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Etymology
Talbot derives from the Old French "talbot," meaning a type of hunting dog, likely stemming from a personal name or nickname referring to someone who hunted with such dogs. The name became established in English and Norman cultures during the medieval period, particularly among the Anglo-Norman nobility, and is historically associated with English families such as the Talbots of Shropshire.
Talbot currently ranks #11,861 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.
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