Laughlin
Irish/Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Laughlin
Laughlin derives from the Irish name Lochlainn, which comes from Old Norse "Loki" (the Norse god) combined with "land," meaning "land of the Norse" or "Viking land." The name was primarily used in Ireland and Scotland, particularly among Gaelic-speaking populations during the Viking Age and medieval period, and remains common in Irish and Scottish diaspora communities.
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Etymology
Laughlin derives from the Irish name Lochlainn, which comes from Old Norse "Loki" (the Norse god) combined with "land," meaning "land of the Norse" or "Viking land." The name was primarily used in Ireland and Scotland, particularly among Gaelic-speaking populations during the Viking Age and medieval period, and remains common in Irish and Scottish diaspora communities.
Laughlin currently ranks #11,569 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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