Bigot

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage French
Pronounced Pron. /bi.ɡo/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsBigodet, Bigotteau, Bigott, Bigote, Biguot, Biguotte, Bigoteau, Bigotau, Bigottau, Biguotau, Biguotteau, Bigotin, Bigottin, Bigottier, Bigottière, Bigod, Bigos, Bigault, Biggault, Biggot, Biggott, Biggote, Biggotte, Biggotin Biggottin, Biggottière, Biggottier, Biguoteau, Bigaut

Meaning & History

Either from Old French bigot possibly meaning "beggar" or from the Norman interjection bî got ("by God"), used as a pejorative nickname for the Normans. Notable bearer is French painter Trophime Bigot (1579-1650).
Added 12/29/2023 by Paradiso36
Edited 11/13/2024 by Paradiso36