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Scott

Pronunciation: SKAHT (key)

Origin of the name Scott:

Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English Scottas, originally "an Irishman," and later, "a Scotchman, a Gael from Scotland."

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Scotty, Scottie, Scooter

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F. Scott Fitzgerald, author
Francis Scott Key, author of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Scott Baio, actor
Scott Hamilton, figure skater
Scott Joplin, composer
Scott Stapp, singer
Scott Weiland, singer
Scott Skiles, basketball coach
Scottie Pippen, basketball player
Sir Walter Scott, author
Scott Avett, musician
Scott Rolen, MLB third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds.
Scott Baker, Major League Baseball pitcher

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Scotty, from Star Trek -- as in "Beam me up, Scotty!"
Scott Summers, real name of Cyclops of the X-Men (comic book character)
Scott Free aka Mr. Miracle, character in Jack Kirby's New Gods comic book series

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