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Origin, Meaning, And History of Beckett

Traditionally a masculine name, Beckett originates from a habitational surname in Devonshire and Berkshire. The name may also be interpreted as a beehive as it is derived from the Old English words Beo, meaning ‘bee,’ and Cot, implying ‘shelter’ or ‘cottage.’ Interestingly, Beckett in Devon originates from the Old English name Bicca, as it comprises its first root element.

Beckett may have been also derived from the Old French Middle English language word beket, which may be a diminutive of the Old French word ‘bec’ which means a small beak or mouth.

Etymologists speculate that Beckett could be an Americanized spelling of the feminine habitational French name Béquet or may be derived from the French surname Bequette. Beckett is a diminutive of Beck, which means ‘someone who lived beside a stream.’ Beckett is also a surname commonly seen in Ireland, especially in Antrim.

Although Beckett as a name is not historically famous, the variants of the name Becket fill the gaps. It became heavily popular in 12th-century Britain because the then Archbishop of Canterbury was named Thomas Becket. An English nobleman who served as Lord Chancellor and Archbishop, Becket was declared a saint later. He was assassinated by the men of Henry II, King of England, over authority and privileges among the people of the Church.

A way to pronounce the name would be BEHK-it, which most English-speaking people prefer. Surprisingly, even though it is mildly popular, Beckett does not have many variations except for some alternate spellings like Becket, Bek, and Bekett.

You can also call your princess by her given name or give her the nickname Beckett. Nicknames like Beck, Becks, Beckster, Bex, Bee, Bo, Kett, and Kit are among the cute ones.

Beckett, despite being a beautiful name, has not achieved widespread popularity in the fictional realm. However, the 2020 film, Artemis Fowl, has a character namedBeckett Fowl, which has revived the name once again. The book There You’ll Find Me by the award-winning author Jenny B. Jones had a character namedBeckett. The hugely popular American TV series Castle had a character namedKate Beckett.

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Meaning Beckett is Dweller By The Brook

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Beckett On The Popularity Chart

Let’s look at the Social Security Administration’s graph to see how Beckett fared as a baby name over the years.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Beckett has been gradually climbing the popularity chart for many years now. The graph here depicts the same.

Rank Over Time

Over the years, due to its rising popularity, Beckett’s ranking has also been doing well. Read the graph for more insights.

Names With Similar Sound As Beckett

You like how timeless Beckett sounds for your little one, but you’re still considering other names? Check the names below.

Bakhat Bakhtawar Bakhtawer Bhagaditya Bhagata Bhagatbhandar Bhagatjeet Bhagatjeev Bhagatjog Bhagatjot

Popular Sibling Names For Beckett

Boy Sibling Names For Beckett

Bagdemagus Bakeet Bakhat Bakhit Bakht Bakhtaawar Bakhtafrit Bakhtari Bakhtawar Bakhtawer

Girl Sibling Names For Beckett

Bahgat Bakhdan Bakhita Bakhtawara Bhagwati Bhagyawati Bikhtir Bikita Bogdana Bukhdan

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Baanan Badgar Bahz Bailee Bailie Baillie Bailor Bakur Balamy Balder

Names With Similar Meaning As Beckett

Have you liked the meaning associated with Beckett but are looking for other names for your baby? Check the names below.

Bakti Baqat Basaud Baseet Basit Basset Bassett Bayazid Bejit Bhagadatta

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Beckett?

The name Beckett means ‘shelter’ or ‘cottage.’

2. What is the origin of the name Beckett?

Beckett has an English origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Beckett?

Beckett is pronounced as bec-kett.

4. Does the name Beckett have any significant cultural or historical associations?

Samuel Beckett was an Irish novelist, poet, and dramatist, and is known for writing both in English and French. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1969 for his contribution to literature and language.

5. What are some unique or creative combinations of first and middle names with Beckett?

Beckett means ‘stream’ or ‘brook.’ You can use names related to water bodies, such asLake,River, andWells. Additionally, you can also use names connected to nature, such asDaleandForest.

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Tshering EdenBA, PG dip

Tshering Eden has over 10 years of experience and writes on baby names for MomJunction. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Development Communication (Jamia Millia Islamia) and a graduate degree in English Literature (Delhi University). Having started her career in an NGO, she subsequently got drawn towards print media. She worked as a features editor in various English dailies in...more