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Lachlan

Boy · Celtic · Medium name

Meaning
From the land of lakes, fjord land
Pronunciation
LOCK-lun
Origin
Celtic

From Scottish 'Lachlann', from Old Norse 'Lachland' meaning land of the lochs.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernClassicNature-inspired

Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic, Old Norse

Commonly used in: United States, Scotland, Australia

Alternate spellings

  • LocklanEnglish

    Phonetic spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Scottish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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