Puget

Puget is a surname of French origin, derived from the French word "pugnet," which means "fist" or "handful." It is also a given name, often used as a diminutive of the name Pierre, meaning "rock" or "stone." The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, including Puget Sound in the United States, named after Jean-François de La Pérouse, a French explorer who sailed through the sound in 1788. The name Puget is also associated with the Puget Sound region in Washington State, which is home to the city of Seattle. In literature, Puget appears as a character in the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas, where he is a servant of the Count. The name Puget has been used by various individuals throughout history, including a French explorer, a character in a novel, and a geographical feature in the United States.