Watson
A patronymic name meaning "child of Wat", where Wat is a medieval short form of Walter.
Meaning and origin
Watson is an English surname with patronymic origins, formed when medieval naming conventions added "-son" to indicate descent.
How to pronounce Watson
| English (US) | WAH-sun /ˈwɑtsən/ |
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