Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. LAKH-lən(Scottish) LAK-lən(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Lachlann, the Scottish Gaelic form of Lochlainn. In the English-speaking world, this name was especially popular in Australia towards the end of the 20th century.

Related Names

VariantsLauchlan(Scottish) Lachlann(Scottish Gaelic)
DiminutivesLachie(Scottish) Lockie(English)
Other Languages & CulturesLochlainn, Lochlann(Irish) Lochlainn(Old Irish)

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Entry updated January 21, 2022