Nisbett - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Nisbett \n(i)-sbe-tt, nis-bett\ is a variant of Nesbit (Old English), and the meaning of Nisbett is "bend shaped like a nose".

The baby name Nisbett sounds like Nisbet, Nesbitt and Naisbitt. Another similar baby name is Naisbit.

Nisbett is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#17218 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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