Lochlan

Meaning of the Irish name Lochlan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Lochlan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name.

MEANING: The Vikings plundered Ireland in the 9th and 10th centuries and the native home of the Norwegian invaders was known asLochlan ”"land of the lochs.”" But once they settled and intermarried with the Irish Lochlan became a popular name and was generally given to boys that had fair or red hair – a tribute to their Viking ancestors.

GENDER: Boy | Male

IRISH NAME: Lochlan Lochlann

PRONUNCIATION: “”lok + lun”"

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AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Lochlan and read along with the meaning)

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  1. While I was pregnant with our 2nd son, we chose the name Lochlan because we fell in love with the name. When he was born, he ended up with red, curly hair! The name suits him perfectly!

  2. My Great Grandfather’s name was Lochlan Bell. He had light brownish, red hair that was probably light when he was born. My family is very proud of their ancestry:)

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