Nasmith

English

"nail maker"

Nasmith Origin and Meaning

The name Nasmith is a boy's name of English origin meaning "nail maker".

This is an occupational surname for one who made nails and has been used by one Berry to honor a Canadian World War I hero, Col. George Nasmith. Other related names with the same meaning nclude Nayler, Naismith, Naysmith and Neasmith. Trivia note: Dr. James Naismith is considered the inventor of basketball.