Lad
Germanic/Old English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Lad
Lad is a diminutive or informal form derived from Germanic and Old English roots, originally meaning "boy" or "young man" with connections to words like the Old Norse "laddr" (male).
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Etymology
Lad is a diminutive or informal form derived from Germanic and Old English roots, originally meaning "boy" or "young man" with connections to words like the Old Norse "laddr" (male). It has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in British English, as both a standalone name and a nickname, with historical use dating back to medieval times as a term for servants or young males of lower social status.
Lad currently ranks #4,356 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.
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