Lachlan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lachlan is listed in our database as a boy name of Scottish origin. Its recorded meaning is “Warlike. Land of Fjords (referring to the Vikings). From the land of lakes”.

Lachlan Name at a Glance

Name Lachlan
Meaning Warlike. Land of Fjords (referring to the Vikings). From the land of lakes.
Origin Scottish
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Lachlan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lachlan means “Warlike. Land of Fjords (referring to the Vikings). From the land of lakes”. 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.

Lachlan Name Origin

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

Is Lachlan a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Lachlan

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