Stuart

Gender Masculine
Usage English, Scottish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈstu.əɹt/(American English) /ˈstju.əɹt/(American English) /ˈstuː.ət/(British English) /ˈstjuː.ət/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a Scottish occupational surname originally belonging to a person who was a steward. It is ultimately derived from Old English stig "house" and weard "guard". As a given name, it arose in 19th-century Scotland in honour of the Stuart royal family, which produced several kings and queens of Scotland and Britain between the 14th and 18th centuries.

Related Names

RootStuart (surname)
DiminutiveStu(English)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024