Nisbett
n(i)-sbe-tt,
nis-bett
Origin:British
Meaning:Promontory, a projecting piece of land in the bend of a river, land that juts out like a nose
Nisbett is a name for boys that began as a British last name. With an alternative, locational flair, Nisbett describes a certain landscape its bearers used to live by. Simply put, Nisbett refers to a promontory—a projecting piece of land or a bend of a river that looks like a nose. It comes from the Old English word nēs, meaning "nose," and lends your kiddo a quirky and unique title.
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House of Names, Nisbett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Ancestry, Nesbitt Family History
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