Booth

The masculine first name Booth has its roots in the English and Scottish regions and is derived from an eponymous family name. Literally translated, the name means "the small dwelling place" or more freely interpreted as "the one descended from the hut."

What does the name Booth mean?

Booth is a masculine first name that originates from English and Scottish and is based on the eponymous surname. Its meaning can be described as "the small dwelling place" or "the one descended from the hut." The roots lie in the Old English word bōþ, which encompasses terms like "booth," "cabin," "habitation," "hut," "shed," and "small dwelling place."

Where does the name Booth come from?

The first name Booth has Old English origins and carries the meaning "the small dwelling place." The etymology is based on the Old English combination bōþ, which stands for booth, cabin, habitation, hut, shed, and small dwelling place. The languages in which this name occurs are English and Scottish.

How do you pronounce Booth?

The pronunciation of Booth is characteristic and monosyllabic, with a deep, elongated sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Buuth" [buːθ], with the long vowel creating a calm and extended effect. The final fricative sound "-th" gives the name a special tonal quality. Overall, Booth thus appears calm and distinctive – clear and with a unique, slightly rough sound structure.

Popularity

In Germany, Booth is a rather rare first name. In local name rankings, it has not yet been mentioned. The highest ranking in the USA was achieved by Booth in 1947, reaching 3,372nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times there, placing it at 4,880th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, Booth ranks 5,558th in the USA.