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What does the baby name Abercrombie mean? Learn about what Abercrombie means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Abercrombie - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Abercrombie
A-B-E-R-C-R-O-M-B-I-E, is a 11-letter male given name.
Meaning of Abercrombie
Bend in marshy ground.
Origin of Abercrombie
The name 'Abercrombie' has its origins in Scotland. It is derived from the Old Gaelic name 'Mac Gille Fhraoich', which means 'son of the servant of St. Fraoch'. St. Fraoch was a 6th-century Scottish saint known for his piety and devotion.
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Popularity of Abercrombie
The name 'Abercrombie' is quite rare and has never gained significant popularity as a given name. It is more commonly associated with the clothing brand 'Abercrombie & Fitch', which was established in the United States in the late 19th century.
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Etymology of Abercrombie

The name 'Abercrombie' is a combination of two elements: 'aber' and 'crombie'. 'Aber' is a Gaelic word meaning 'mouth of a river' or 'estuary', while 'crombie' is derived from the Gaelic word 'crom' meaning 'bent' or 'crooked'. Therefore, the name 'Abercrombie' can be interpreted as 'mouth of the bent river' or 'estuary of the crooked river'.

Cultural Significance of Abercrombie

In Scottish culture, the name 'Abercrombie' is associated with the geography of the region. It refers to places near estuaries or crooked rivers. While it does not hold significant cultural or historical significance, it reflects the natural landscape and topography of Scotland.