Launcelot Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Launcelot Name at a Glance

Name	Launcelot
Meaning	Servant. Also a diminutive of Lance: Land (from Old German) Lancelot was a knight of King Arthur's Round Table and adulterous lover to Queen Guinevere.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Launcelot Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Launcelot means “Servant. Also a diminutive of Lance: Land (from Old German) Lancelot was a knight of King Arthur's Round Table and adulterous lover to Queen Guinevere”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Launcelot Name Origin

Our database records Launcelot under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Launcelot a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Launcelot is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Launcelot

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