Watson

What with the resurgence of W names like Weston and Walter, the prominence of high profile actress Emma and golfer Bubba, and even the attention paid to Watson, the IBM computer on "Jeopardy" (named for IBM's founder, Thomas Watson) this name could be in line for a revival of its own.

Watson is the 20th most common surname in Scotland, meaning the son of Wat, an early nickname for Walter. Among the earliest emigrants to the Virginia Colony from England was John Watson in 1635. Later noted bearers of the surname include Alexander Graham Bell's telephone experiment partner Thomas A. Watson ("Mr. Watson--come here!"), James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA, and actress Emily. Two well known Watsons in fiction are Sherlock Holmes's accomplice, Dr (John) Watson, and Spider-Man's love interest, Mary Jane. All in all: a name with a varied and fascinating heritage.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

son of Wat

Origin

English and Scottish surname related to Walter

Numerology

W is for wise, more tomorrow that today.

A is for able, for you surely are.

T is for treasure, of your friendship.

S is for self respect, a solid score here.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

Lucky

Watson lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Watson

• Watson McLean Washburn American tennis player
• (Lester) Watson Brown American football player and coach
• Watson Parker American historian and author
• Watson Cole DeBoer (b. 2017) son of TV personalities Chelsea and Cole DeBoer of "Teen Mom 2"
• James Dewey Watson American molecular biologist

Watson in Pop Culture

• Watson Brewer Karen's father in Ann M. Martin's "The Baby,Sitters Club" and "Baby,Sitter's Little Sister" series
• Watson IBM computer who won "Jeopardy!"
• John Hamish Watson associate of Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle