Loughlin
Irish/Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Loughlin
Loughlin is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Lochlainn, derived from Old Norse "Lóki" combined with the Irish suffix "-lann," originally meaning "land of the lakes" or referring to Scandinavia/the Viking lands.
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Etymology
Loughlin is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Lochlainn, derived from Old Norse "Lóki" combined with the Irish suffix "-lann," originally meaning "land of the lakes" or referring to Scandinavia/the Viking lands. The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-American cultures, with historical roots in medieval Ireland where it was borne by Norse-Irish settlers and their descendants, particularly in the context of Viking settlements.
Loughlin currently ranks #3,478 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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