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Lachlan name meaning
First Name
4k
in the U.S.
since 1880
4k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lachlan mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Lachlan
User Submitted Origins
Scottish
82%
Australian
9%
Gaelic
9%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 2 people from Australia, the name Lachlan is of Australian / Scottish origin and means "Lake, River or Body of water".
- A user from New Zealand says the name Lachlan is of Scottish origin and means "Land Of Lochs (land of lakes) which means Scotland".
- A submission from Australia says the name Lachlan means "Son of Viking or Son of lake and sea people" and is of Gaelic origin.
- A submission from Australia says the name Lachlan means "Gods gift to women".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Scottish Gaelic lachlann, Lochlann (“land of the lochs, loch or fjord land, i.e. Scandinavia”), said to refer to an immigrant from Norway, a Norseman.
- A male given name from Scottish Gaelic mainly used in Scotland, recently also popular in Australia.
- A river in New South Wales, Australia, noted for having several significant wetlands along its length; named for Governor Lachlan Macquarie.
Notable Persons Named Lachlan
Notable Persons Named Lachlan
Lachlan Murdoch
Lachlan Murdoch is a businessman. Lachlan was given the name Lachlan Keith Murdoch by his parents Rupert Murdoch and Anna Murdoch Mann on September 8th, 1971.
Lachlan Macquarie
Lachlan Macquarie was an office holder. Lachlan was born on January 31st, 1762 in Ulva. He breathed his last breath on July 1st, 1824.
Lachlan Gillespie
Lachlan Gillespie is a children's music musician. He was most active from 2009 to present. Lachlan was born Lachlan Gillespie in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Lachlan Maranta
Lachlan was born on April 17th, 1992 in Brisbane.
Lachlan Buchanan
Lachlan Buchanan is an actor. He was most prominent from 2006 to present. Lachlan was born Lachlan Buchanan on April 25th, 1990.
Lachlan McIntosh
Lachlan was born on March 17th, 1725 in Kingussie. He passed away on February 20th, 1806.
- Lachlan MortonAthlete
- Lachlan Turner
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- Lachlan Henderson
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- Lachlan NorrisAthlete
- Lachlan Chisholm Wilson