Logan

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊɡən/

Definitions

1. A masculine given name of Scottish origin often used as a first name or surname; it also refers to several places in the United States and Australia
2. A common personal name derived from Gaelic meaning "little hollow," utilized both as a forename and family name, and associated with geographic locations in English-speaking countries
3. A proper noun used chiefly as a male name with roots in Celtic languages, frequently appearing in toponyms and as a surname in various English-speaking regions

Etymology: Logan is a shortening of "pokelogan," and the familiar form is the clipped version of that longer name. Its use as a Scottish given name and surname, and its presence in place names in the United States and Australia, rest on that shorter form. The name is probably cognate with Danish "logre," meaning "to wag the tail," so the two words are likely relatives, though that link is not firmly established.

Synonyms: loganberry