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The meaning and history of the name Watson.


WATSON: Patronymic form of the English and Scottish name Watt, which came from the popular Middle English given name Wat or Watt, a diminutive of the name WALTER.

Usage: English, Scottish
Famous People: Emma Watsonwiki (Actor, 1990, France), James D. Watsonwiki (Biologist, 1928, United States), John B. Watsonwiki (Psychologist, 1878, United States), Chris Watsonwiki (Politician, 1867, Chile)