Irish · Gaelic

Lochlann

Pronounced LOKH-lanShare

Meaning: Scandinavian; from the land of the lakes

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Lochlann is a variant of Lochlainn, connected with an old Irish name for Scandinavia. The lakes association belongs to that geographic expression.

Nicknames

  • Loch
  • Lochie

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Lochlann comes from Irish and Gaelic.

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