Boswell Smith

Thinking about the name

English origin

“Derived from an Old English surname meaning 'Bosworth's well' or a settlement near a spring, Boswell carries intellectual and literary weight—most famously associated with James Boswell, the celebrated 18th-century biographer of Samuel Johnson. The name suggests erudition, wit, and a certain Scottish heritage. It appeals to parents drawn to surname names with genuine historical gravitas.”