Launcelot

If you're looking for a charming moniker with a literary appeal, consider Launcelot, a masculine name of French and German origin. Launcelot might mean "land" from its German roots, but became associated with "spear" and "lance" from the Old French lance during the Middle Ages. A variant of Lancelot, this name calls to mind many legendary characters throughout history. One might think of Sir Lancelot, one of the knights of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, or Launcelot Gobbo, Shylock's servant in William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. With themes of history, tradition, whimsy, and a touch of drama, Launcelot is the perfect option for the little one ready to take center stage.