Woolcott

English

"cottage near a stream"

Woolcott Origin and Meaning

The name Woolcott is a boy's name.

Woolcott is a rare masculine name derived from an English surname with geographical origins. It originally referred to someone from a cottage or small dwelling by a well or spring, combining the Old English elements 'wella' (well) and 'cot' (cottage). As a first name, Woolcott maintains an aristocratic, distinguished quality reminiscent of upper-class British naming traditions where family surnames sometimes transitioned to given names. Extremely uncommon as a personal name, Woolcott carries substantial gravitas and formality. It might appeal to parents drawn to Anglo-Saxon heritage or seeking a name with an intellectual, literary tone. The name offers natural nickname options like 'Wool' or 'Cott,' balancing its formal full version with more approachable shortened forms.