Origin:Gaelic
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:From the land of the lakes; One who dwells at the fjord-land; Scandinavia; Norway
Wherever baby Lochlyn lands, joy, happiness, and excitement will abound. A masculine name with many different spelling variations, Lochlyn is perfect for a little one who is not afraid to be their own kind of wonderful! With strong Gaelic origins, Lochlyn’s roots trace back to medieval Ireland and Scotland. Meaning “from the land of the lakes” or “one who dwells at the fjord-land,” Lochlyn is a name with deep connections to water. It even includes the Irish word for “lake,” loch, in its spelling. Throughout history, variants of Lochlyn may have been used to describe those from Scandinavia and Norway, particularly Viking invaders who found their way to the Emerald Isle and Scotland! For little Lochlyn, there’ll be no need for invading, as there’s already plenty of room in your heart for them!

Lochlyn Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2017
#8528
in 2017
- 113
from 2016
In comparison to the previous year's data

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