Scout - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Scout \s-co

, also used as boy's name Scout, is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "to listen". Occupational name: someone who gathers information quietly. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore named their daughter Scout after a character in "To Kill a Mockingbird".

Scout has 1 variant form: Scoutt.

Scout is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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