Lovett

At a Glance: Name: Lovett – Meaning: wolf cub – Origin: English (surname, from Anglo-Norman) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: LUV-it

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Lovett is an English surname name with Anglo-Norman roots, and it actually means 'wolf cub.' You may have seen it described as meaning 'one who is full of love' — that's not accurate; the name traces back to a nickname about wolves, not to the word 'love.' SSA records for Lovett stretch all the way back to 1886.

Meaning & Origin of Lovett

Meaning: Wolf cub.

Origin: English (surname, from Anglo-Norman).

A common claim: means 'one who is full of love' Actually: Not accurate — Lovett is from an Anglo-Norman nickname meaning 'wolf cub,' not from the word 'love.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Lovett

Phonetic: LUV-it   IPA: /ˈlʌvɪt/

Popularity of Lovett

Lovett hit its peak at #920 back in 1886, with 6 babies given the name that year. In 2024, the count was still 6, but the rank had slipped to #14492.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1886–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Lovett mean?

Wolf cub. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lovett)

How do you pronounce Lovett?

Lovett is pronounced LUV-it (IPA: /ˈlʌvɪt/).

Is Lovett a popular name right now?

Lovett peaked at #920 in 1886 and is ranked #14492 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)

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