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Lincoln
/ LINK-un /
masculineMeaning
Lake colony
Origin
English
Originally an English surname derived from the city of Lincoln. The city's name comes from the Brythonic 'lindo' (lake) and the Latin 'colonia' (colony). It became a popular given name largely in honor of Abraham Lincoln.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Lincoln.
NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ISTJ
14.8%
ESTJ
12.5%
INTJ
10.2%
ENTJ
9.1%
ISFJ
8.4%
ISTP
7.2%
INFJ
6.5%
ESFJ
5.9%
INTP
5.4%
ENTP
4.8%
ENFJ
4.2%
ISFP
3.5%
INFP
2.9%
ENFP
2.1%
ESTP
1.8%
ESFP
0.7%
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Lincoln exudes a sense of honesty, strength, and leadership. It is a 'presidential' name that feels both distinguished and friendly (especially with the nickname 'Linc').
Notable People
Famous Bearers
A
Abraham Lincoln
16th US President (1809–1865)
L
Lincoln Burrows
Main character in the TV series Prison Break