A surname; also refers to the James Webb Space Telescope
From Old English 'webb' meaning woven fabric
Webb weaves through space like a spider's web - capturing cosmic light!
Webb as a surname has male-dominant historical presence in English records; however, Webb as a personal identifier has been borne by both men and women. The gendered assumption typically runs masculine due to institutional recording practices.
Use Webb neutrally as an occupational surname; confirm pronouns and identities through direct reference.
Women with the surname Webb—including artists, scientists, and public figures—have been frequently misgendered or deprioritized in citations and institutional histories.
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