Watson
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Watson Origin and Meaning
The name Watson is a girl's name meaning "son of Walter".
A patronymic surname deriving from the traditional nickname Wat, from Walter. Watson appeared on the female baby name list for the first time in 2020, when it was given to 5 baby girls in the US. Actor Emma Watson is a famous surname bearer.
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