Cabot

Cabot is a masculine name of French origin. Derived from the Anglo-Norman French word cabot, this name is said to mean “head” and was given to those who supposedly had a larger head. But, who says that is a bad thing? With a big brain and smarts to see them through anything, baby is sure to do well in life no matter the path they choose. Cabot also has some historical significance. The name first appeared in the 15th century and belonged to Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto, who was commissioned by the then-king of England to discover North America. After arriving in England, he changed his name to the Anglicized John Cabot. Possibly because of this connection, some sources say that this name means “to sail.” Another notable namesake for this surname turned given name is Meg Cabot, the American author who penned The Princess Diaries series.