Beckett
[ˈbɛkɪt]Meaning
English, from a surname for someone who lived by a bee cottage — Old English 'beo', a bee, and 'cot', a shelter.
Background Story
The name Beckett has English origins and is derived from the Old English word 'boc' meaning 'beech tree' and 'hycgan' which means 'to be'. It has been popularized by the famous playwright Samuel Beckett.
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