What is the origin of the name Talbot?

Talbot is a name of English and French origin. It is often classified as a royal & classic name.

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Q: What does the name Talbot mean?

Talbot means "Norman-French name of disputed origin, possibly from Germanic 'tal' (destroy) and 'bod' (message); an old aristocratic surname.".

Norman-French name of disputed origin, possibly from Germanic 'tal' (destroy) and 'bod' (message); an old aristocratic surname.

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