Lachlan

Colors Related to this Name: Blue

Qualities Related to this Name: Romantic, Nurturing

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #982 in 2013 and #904 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: 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.

Meaning(s):

-A river in New South Wales, Australia, noted for having several significant wetlands along its length; named for Governor Lachlan Macquarie.

-( male name -comes from the Scottish Gaelic language-) mainly used in Scotland, recently also popular in Australia.