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Talbot

TAL-bot

Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“Norman English surname-turned-given name, possibly from Old Germanic elements meaning 'talent' or 'tale-bold.' Used by aristocracy and legendary knights in medieval romance.”

Popularity Over Time

Talbot US popularity rank over timeRank 12822 in 2008 to rank 2158 in 1942. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#2158#7490#12822191319401960198020002020

Talbot is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Norman FrenchOld English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Tal

Style

StrongGrandVintageElegantClassic

Famous Bearers

  • Talbot Mundy
  • John Talbot (medieval knight)
  • Talbot House

Cross-Cultural Notes

Anglo-Norman heritage; works primarily in English-speaking and European contexts

People Also Ask

Norman English surname-turned-given name, possibly from Old Germanic elements meaning 'talent' or 'tale-bold.' Used by aristocracy and legendary knights in medieval romance.

Talbot is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Popular nicknames for Talbot include Tal.

Names that pair beautifully with Talbot include Oliver, Henry.