Lochlyn
Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lochlyn
The name Lochlyn is a modern variant of the Gaelic name Lochlann, meaning "land of the lakes" or "from the lake land," derived from the Old Irish elements *loch* (lake) and *lann* (land).
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Etymology
The name Lochlyn is a modern variant of the Gaelic name Lochlann, meaning "land of the lakes" or "from the lake land," derived from the Old Irish elements *loch* (lake) and *lann* (land). It is primarily used in Scottish and Irish cultures, with historical context tied to the Norse-Gaelic term for Scandinavia (Lochlann), though as a given name it gained popularity in English-speaking countries only in the late 20th century.
Lochlyn currently ranks #7,010 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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