Loften
Old Norse/Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Loften
Loften is derived from Old Norse and Old English origins, combining elements meaning "loft" (an upper room or air) with the suffix "-en," resulting in a name meaning "from the lofty place" or "dweller in the loft."
The name has been used primarily in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, with historical documentation in medieval English and Norse communities, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name in modern usage.
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Etymology
Loften is derived from Old Norse and Old English origins, combining elements meaning "loft" (an upper room or air) with the suffix "-en," resulting in a name meaning "from the lofty place" or "dweller in the loft."
The name has been used primarily in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, with historical documentation in medieval English and Norse communities, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name in modern usage.
Loften currently ranks #4,713 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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