Lachlan

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Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, Lochlann (land of the lochs, loch or fjord land, i.e. Scandinavia), said to refer to an immigrant from Norway, a Norseman.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈlæklən/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈlɒklən/

Proper noun

Lachlan (countable and uncountable, plural Lachlans)

  1. (countable) A male given name from Scottish Gaelic mainly used in Scotland, recently also popular in Australia.
  2. A river in New South Wales, Australia, noted for having several significant wetlands along its length; named for Governor Lachlan Macquarie.

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