Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 02, 2024

Wright

US Popularity Rank: 9102

Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Carpenter

If you want baby to craft a life that's uniquely theirs, Wright will do the trick. This masculine pick derives from Old English wrytha and means "carpenter." It shares roots with the Scottish surname MacIntyre, meaning "son of a carpenter." There are plenty of notable bearers, including the legendary Wright brothers, who pioneered the first powered airplane, and Westworld actor Jeffrey Wright. With this name, your little innovator will treat each day as a chance to build, shape, and create the future of their dreams!

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