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[Facts] Re: Origins of Lachlan
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Hi!Lachlan is a Gaelic name with Celtic roots. An old Celtic form is
"Lochlainn". The meaning is: man from Lochlann (lakeland, the old name of Norway).Regards, Satu
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The definition of Lochlainn (given above) is in agreement with page 26 of “Irish Names for Children,” by Patrick Woulfe, revised edition published 1974. The short discussion ends with, "Dr. [Alexander] MacBain suggests that it was originally MacLochlainne 'son of Scandinavia' . . ."Reg Niles
RegNMINiles@cs.com
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