Aland
Celtic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aland
The name 'Aland' is a variant of 'Alan,' derived from the Celtic root *al- meaning "rock" or "harmony," and thus carries the meaning of "little rock" or "harmonious." It is used primarily in English-speaking and Celtic cultures, with no specific religious association, and has historical context as a medieval name brought to Britain by Breton settlers.
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Etymology
The name 'Aland' is a variant of 'Alan,' derived from the Celtic root *al- meaning "rock" or "harmony," and thus carries the meaning of "little rock" or "harmonious." It is used primarily in English-speaking and Celtic cultures, with no specific religious association, and has historical context as a medieval name brought to Britain by Breton settlers.
Aland currently ranks #12,227 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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