Don't know a Sebott but we have a number of Emotts/Emets or other versions of this name. I think it died out sometime in the 19th century. What it turned into I've no idea - perhaps Emma or Emily? Audrey (Stockport) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Buckley" <Ianbuckley@uko2.co.uk> To: <OLD-ENGLISH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 4:59 PM Subject: [OEL] Sybil/ Sebott > I've come across the name 'Sebott' in a transcription made in the mid-15th century of a 14th century document. The transcriber clearly thought that it was a form of the personal name Sybil - possibly a local/ dialect form (N-W England), or a kind of family nickname. Has anyone come across anything similar, or can anyone shed any light on the name Sebott? Additionally, I wonder if anyone has any information on the popularity of the name Sybil in the Middle Ages. The first woman of that name in the family I have been researching would have been born circa 1280. > > Grateful for any help/ suggestions, > > Ian Buckley > > > ==== OLD-ENGLISH Mailing List ==== > Going away for a while? > Don't forget to UNSUBSCRIBE! > OLD-ENGLISH-L-request@rootsweb.com >