The baby name Boswell is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "BOZ-well".
Boswell is English in Origin.
Boswell is a surname of English origin, which means "dweller in the house in the woods". It is derived from the Old English words "bos", meaning "wood" and "well", meaning "house or dwelling". The name was first recorded in the 13th century in Yorkshire, England. It was originally used to describe a person who lived in or near a house in the woods.
As a surname, Boswell can be used for both males and females. It is not commonly used as a first name, but it is not unheard of. The pronunciation of Boswell is BOZ-well. The name is made up of two syllables with the emphasis on the first syllable.
The components of the name Boswell are "bos" and "well". "Bos" means "wood" and is derived from the Old English word "bosc". "Well" means "house or dwelling" and is derived from the Old English word "wella". When combined, the name Boswell creates a unique and meaningful name that is associated with a house in the woods. The name has been used by many notable individuals throughout history, including the English writer James Boswell, who is best known for his biography of Samuel Johnson.
Boswell has the following similar or variant Names
- Boswell |
- Boswall |
- Bozwell |
- Bozwall |
- Bouswell |
- Bouswall |
- Bowsell |
- Bowsall |
- Boiselle |
- Boisell |
- Boiswell |
- Boiswall |
- Boiswelle |
- Boiswold |
- Boiswolle |
- Bozelle |
- Bozell |
- Bozill |
- Bozil |
- Bozile |
- Bozyl |
- Bozyle |
- Bozillier
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