Washington - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Washington \

is of Old English origin. Possibly "clever man's settlement". Place name. Made famous by the first American President and author Washington Irving, born 1783. Educator Booker T. Washington.

A similar baby name is Wellington.

Washington is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#90 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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