Lincoln
Lincoln comes from the Old English "lind" (pool, lake) and "colonia" (Roman colony) — meaning "lake colony." Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), the 16th US President who led the country through the Civil War and ended slavery, is the reason for the name's revival. Lincoln entered the US top 50 in 2016 and continues to climb. The "L" opening is gentle, and the "ln" cluster gives it weight. Lincoln is a male name of English (place name) origin that means "Lake colony". Sleek, American, and historic. The name sounds capable. Lincolns tend to be principled. US top 50 since 2016. Rising. Well-known people named Lincoln include Abraham Lincoln (US President), Lincoln (English place name), Lincoln (fictional, various), Lincoln (car brand). Common variations and related forms of Lincoln include Link (short form), Linc (short form), Lincolne (variant), Linkyn (modern).