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8/21/2022, 8:09 PM erb816 It was said to be a transferred use of a surname, but then no information was given about the surname. So I went back an added the etymological information, as well as its relevant literary usage.
5/13/2021, 12:41 PM LMS
9/28/2015, 9:54 AM erb816

Name Imlac
Gender Masculine
Usage Literature
Pronounced Pron. IM-lahk
Edit Status Statusnot set

Meaning & History

Transferred use of the surname Imlac, derived from the Old Gaelic imeallach or imleach, meaning "marginal land" or "marshy shore-land."

Imlac is the poet friend of the titular character in Samuel Johnson's "Rasselas," who joins his friend on his voyage out of their homeland in the pursuit of happiness.
Added 9/28/2015 by erb816