Anglicised
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Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic ( gd, Gàidhlig ), also known as Scots Gaelic and Gaelic, is a Goidelic language (in the Celtic branch of the Indo-European language family) native to the Gaels of Scotland. As a Goidelic language, Scottish Gaelic, as well a ...
.
Origins
The name is an
Anglicised
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form of the
Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic ( gd, Gàidhlig ), also known as Scots Gaelic and Gaelic, is a Goidelic language (in the Celtic branch of the Indo-European language family) native to the Gaels of Scotland. As a Goidelic language, Scottish Gaelic, as well a ...
''Lachlann'', which is in turn derived from the earlier
Gaelic
Gaelic is an adjective that means "pertaining to the Gaels". As a noun it refers to the group of languages spoken by the Gaels, or to any one of the languages individually. Gaelic languages are spoken in Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, and Ca ...
personal name ''Lochlann''.
In the ninth century, the terms '' Laithlinn'' / ''
Laithlind
In the modern Gaelic languages, () signifies Scandinavia or, more specifically, Norway. As such it is cognate with the Welsh name for Scandinavia, (). In both old Gaelic and old Welsh, such names literally mean 'land of lakes' or 'land of sw ...
'' (etc.), appear in historical sources as terms denoting the origin of
Vikings
Vikings ; non, víkingr is the modern name given to seafaring people originally from Scandinavia (present-day Denmark, Norway and Sweden),
who from the late 8th to the late 11th centuries raided, pirated, traded and se ...
active in Ireland. The exact meaning behind these terms is uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the terms ''
Lochlann
In the modern Gaelic languages, () signifies Scandinavia or, more specifically, Norway. As such it is cognate with the Welsh name for Scandinavia, (). In both old Gaelic and old Welsh, such names literally mean 'land of lakes' or 'land of sw ...
'' / '' Lochlainn'' (etc.) came to replace these earlier terms; and that, by the eleventh century, ''Lochlann'' / ''Lochlainn'' certainly referred to
Norway
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and t ...
in historical sources. Whether the terms ''Lochlann'' / ''Lochlainn'' were originally related to ''Laithlinn'' / ''Laithlind'', or merely conflated with them, is unknown. In mediaeval Irish literature, the term ''Lochlann'' refers to a vague faraway place: sometimes the
Otherworld
The concept of an otherworld in historical Indo-European religion is reconstructed in comparative mythology. Its name is a calque of ''orbis alius'' (Latin for "other Earth/world"), a term used by Lucan in his description of the Celtic Otherwor ...
, and sometimes
Scandinavia
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.
Pet forms
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Lockie Lockie is a surname and a given name. The surname is a variant of the surname Lucas. The given name is a nickname of the given name Lachlan.
Part of Nix clan. Slow footed. Good hands
People with the surname
* Bryn Lockie (born 1968), Scottish cri ...
'' ( ). A feminine form of the name is ''Lachina''. A related form of ''Lachlan'' is the
Irish
Irish may refer to:
Common meanings
* Someone or something of, from, or related to:
** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe
***Éire, Irish language name for the isle
** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...
''Lochlainn''. Anglicised forms of this latter name include ''Laughlin'' ( ) and ''Loughlin'' ( ). ''Lochlainn'' has also been rendered into English as '' Lawrence''.Ó Corráin; Maguire (1981) p. 123. A variant form of ''Lachlann'' in
Argyll
Argyll (; archaically Argyle, in modern Gaelic, ), sometimes called Argyllshire, is a historic county and registration county of western Scotland.
Argyll is of ancient origin, and corresponds to most of the part of the ancient kingdom of ...
is ''Lachann'', a name influenced by the similarly sounding (though etymologically unrelated) ''
Eachann
''Eachann'' is a masculine given name in the Scottish Gaelic. A similar and possibly related early form of the name was ''Eachdonn''. which cited for the surname "Hector". The name is composed of two elements; the first element is ''each'', mea ...
''.Black (1971) p. 410. Historically, the name ''Lachlan'' and its variants were most commonly found in
Argyll
Argyll (; archaically Argyle, in modern Gaelic, ), sometimes called Argyllshire, is a historic county and registration county of western Scotland.
Argyll is of ancient origin, and corresponds to most of the part of the ancient kingdom of ...
. The following proverb contains the name Lachlan :
''"Mar mhadadh ag ol eanruich ainmean Chlann ‘ll ‘Eathain “Eachann, Lachann.”''
or; "Like a hound lapping broth are the names of the Clan Maclean "Eachan, Lachan" "Hector, Lachlan".
The senior branch of Clan Maclean are the Macleans of Duart. This branch was established in the 14th century on the Inner Hebridean Isle of Mull. The first Laird was known as Lachainn Lubanach or "Lachlan the crafty". Of the first fourteen Lairds of Duart, seven were named Lachlan and seven were named Hector. Forms of the name ''Lochlainn'' were borne by
Uí Néill
The Uí Néill (Irish pronunciation: ; meaning "descendants of Niall") are Irish dynasties who claim descent from Niall Noígíallach (Niall of the Nine Hostages), a historical King of Tara who died c. 405. They are generally divided into t ...
and other families in the
Early Middle Ages
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. Before the beginning of the nineteenth century, forms of the name were common amongst families in northern
Ireland
Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel (Grea ...
, but have since become unfashionable. Forms of the name ''Lachlan'' were historically common amongst families with connections to the
Scottish Highlands
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, but have become popular in Australia and New Zealand. A less common variant is the name ''
Lauchlan Lauchlan is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
;Surname
*Agnes Lauchlan (1905–1993), British stage, film and television actress
* Bill Lauchlan (1916–2009), Scottish communist activist
* Doug Lauchlan, Canadi ...
''.
Modern
patronymic
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Patronymics are still in use, including mandatory use, in many countries worldwide, al ...
forms of the personal name ''Lochlann'' include the Irish surnames ''
Mac Lochlainn
Mac Lochlainn and MacLochlainn () are Irish surnames. They are patronymic forms of the Gaelic '' Lochlann'', meaning 'Son of a Norseman'.
People Mac Lochlainn
*Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn, 12th-century Irish king
* Niall Mac Lochlainn, 12th-century ...
'', and ''
Ó Lochlainn
Ó Lochlainn and Ua Lochlainn are Irish surnames. They are patronymic forms of the personal name ''Lochlann''. The surnames have been borne by several Irish families, such as the Uí Lochlainn, and the Meic Lochlainn.
A variant form of ''Ó Lochla ...
''. A patronymic form of the personal name ''Lachlann'' is the Scottish Gaelic surname '' MacLachlainn''. Forms of the personal names first appear on record in the tenth century. The earliest known bearer of such names was Lochlaind mac Maíl Shechnaill, heir of the
Corca Mruad
Corcomroe () is a barony in County Clare, Ireland. It is the southern half of the Gaelic '' tuath'' of ''Corco Modhruadh''.
Legal context
Baronies were created after the Norman invasion of Ireland as divisions of counties and were used th ...
, whose death is noted by the ''
Annals of Inisfallen
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Scope
The natur ...
'' in 983.Ó Murchadha (1992–1993) p. 69; Ó Cuív (1988) p. 83. Another member of the Corca Mruad, a certain Lochlainn, is recorded by the same source to have been slain in 1015. Afterwards, the principal family of the region was the
Uí Lochlainn The Uí Lochlainn, also known as the Ó Lochlainn family, were a leading kindred in the Burren region of County Clare
County Clare ( ga, Contae an Chláir) is a county in Ireland, in the Southern Region and the province of Munster, bordered on ...
, who bore the surname ''
Ua Lochlainn
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Arts and entertainment Gaming
* ''Unearthed Arcana'', a Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook
* ''Unknown Armies'', a role playing game
* ''Urban Assault'', a first-person shooter and real-time strategy computer gam ...
Ulster
Ulster (; ga, Ulaidh or ''Cúige Uladh'' ; sco, label=Ulster Scots, Ulstèr or ''Ulster'') is one of the four traditional Irish provinces. It is made up of nine counties: six of these constitute Northern Ireland (a part of the United Kin ...
, the ''
Annals of Ulster
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'' record the slaying of a Lochlainn mac Maíl Shechlainn, an
Uí Néill
The Uí Néill (Irish pronunciation: ; meaning "descendants of Niall") are Irish dynasties who claim descent from Niall Noígíallach (Niall of the Nine Hostages), a historical King of Tara who died c. 405. They are generally divided into t ...
Meic Lochlainn
The Meic Lochlann, also spelt as Mic Lochlainn, and Mac Lochlainn, were a leading branch of the Cenél nEógain, who were in turn a segment of the Uí Néill. The Meic Lochlainn descended from Domnall Dabaill (died 915), son of Áed Findliath. An ...
, bore the surnames ''Mac Lochlainn'' and ''Ua Lochlainn''. The
eponymous
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Usage of the word
The term ''epon ...
ancestor of the Scottish Clann Lachlainn, traditionally regarded as yet another branch of the Uí Néill, was a much later man who bore a form of the name ''Lachlan''.
Popularity
In the 2000s and 2010s, ''Lachlan'' was a common baby name in Australia and New Zealand, ranking within the top ten masculine names registered in several Australian states. In 2008, ''Lachlan'' was ranked as the third most popular masculine baby name in
New South Wales
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, es ...
, with 581 registered that year. The same year, the name was ranked as the sixth most popular masculine baby name in
Victoria
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* Victoria, British Columbia, provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada
* Victoria (mythology), Roman goddess of Victory
* Victoria, Seychelle ...
, with 438 registered. In 2013 it was the tenth most popular name for boys in Australia. In 2018, the name was more popular in New Zealand than in Australia, as it ranked 13th in New Zealand, and 17th in Australia. The name used to be popular in Scotland, and Ireland, but the use of the name in those countries has been decreasing in recent years.
People
Given name
Lachlann
*
Lachlann Mac Ruaidhrí
Lachlann Mac Ruaidhrí (fl. 1297 – 1307/1308) was a Scottish magnate and chief of Clann Ruaidhrí. He was a free-booting participant in the First War of Scottish Independence, who remarkably took up arms against figures such as John, King of ...
Lachlan Buchanan
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Biography
Buchanan was born on April 25, 1987 in Australia and grew up in Maleny, Queensland. He attended Maleny State School and Matthew Flinders Anglican College. Buchanan acted in soap operas such as ...
(born 1990), Australian actor
* Lachlan Burr (born 1992), Australian rugby league player
*
Lachlan Coote
Lachlan Coote (born 6 April 1990) is a Scotland and Great Britain international rugby league footballer who plays as a for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.
He played for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL, and was a member of the ...
(born 1990), Australian rugby league player
*
Lachlan Donald Ian Mackinnon
Vice-Admiral Lachlan Donald Ian Mackinnon, CB, CVO (2 December 1882 – 11 October 1948) was a Royal Navy officer, especially noted for his role as a convoy commodore during the Second World War.
Early career
His father was a clergyman and Lach ...
(1882–1948), Royal Navy officer
* Lachlan Dreher, Australian field hockey player
*
Lachlan Elmer
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*
Lachlan Gordon-Duff
Lachlan Duff Gordon-Duff (1 June 1817 – 10 January 1892) was a British politician. He was elected as a Member of Parliament for Banffshire in 1857 and resigned through appointment as Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds on 22 April 1861.
He was th ...
(1817–1892), British politician, MP for Banffshire
* Lachlan Grant (1871–1945), Scottish doctor
* Lachlan Hansen, Australian rules footballer
*
Lachlan Mackinnon
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(born 1956), Scottish poet, critic and literary journalist
*
Lachlan Maclean (disambiguation) Lachlan Maclean may refer to:
*Lachlan Lubanach Maclean (c.1350–c.1405), 5th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean
*Lachlan Bronneach Maclean (fl. 1470s), 7th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean
*Lachlan Og Maclean (c. 1432–1484), 8th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean
*L ...
, several people
*
Lachlan Macleay
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(born 1931), American officer in the United States Air Force, trained as an astronaut
*
Lachlan Macquarie
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(1762–1824), Scottish officer in the British Army, last autocratic Governor of New South Wales
*
Lachlan Maranta
Lachlan Maranta (born 17 April 1992) is a professional Rugby league footballer who plays on the for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup.
He previously played for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League.
Maranta playe ...
(born 1992), Australian Rugby League player
* Lachlan McCaffrey (born 1990), Australian rugby union player
*
Lachlan McGillivray
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(c. 1718 – 1799), Scottish emigrant to Georgia, fur trader and plantation owner
*
Lachlan McIntosh
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(1725–1806), Scottish American general in the Continental Army
*
Lachlan McLean
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He formerly hosted "The Midday Rush" sports talk ...
(born 1968), American radio host
* Lachlan McPherson (born 1900), Scottish footballer with Notts County, Swansea and Everton
* Lachlan Mitchell, Australian rugby union player
* Lachlan Morton (born 1992), Australian professional road racing cyclist
*
Lachlan Murdoch
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(born 1971), British media executive
*
Lachlan Nieboer
Lachlan Nieboer (born 11 September 1981) is an English actor and producer. He is best known for his roles as Lieutenant Edward Courtenay in ''Downton Abbey'', Count Antonio Rossi in '' The Princess Switch: Switched Again'' and Cpt. Charles Davenp ...
(born 1981), English actor and producer
*
Lachlan Power
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(born 1995), Australian YouTuber
*
Lachlan Renshaw
Lachlan Renshaw (born 2 April 1987 in Sydney, Australia) is a middle-distance track and field athlete and is the 2010 Australian Champion over 800 metres. He was also the 2008 800 m national champion. He represented Australia at the 2008 Be ...
, Australian middle-distance runner
*
Lachlan Ross
Lachlan Ross (born 12 August 1973) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon Football Club, Essendon in the Australian Football League (AFL) and West Adelaide Football Club, West Adelaide in the South Australian National ...
(born 1973), Australian rules footballer
*
Lachlan Stevens
Lachlan McRae Stevens (born 31 December 1978) is an Australian former cricketer and current cricket coach. He played as a left-handed batsman for South Australia and Queensland. He is currently the batting and assistant coach at Somerset, and ha ...
Lachy Doley
Lachlan R "Lachy" Doley (born 21st April 1978) is an Australian musician, singer and songwriter best known for playing the Hammond organ and whammy clavinet. Doley has recorded and/or toured with Jimmy Barnes, Glenn Hughes, Billy Thorpe, Joe Bo ...
, Australian musician
*
Lachie Henderson
Lachlan Stuart Henderson (born 14 December 1989) is a former Australian rules footballer, who played for the Brisbane Lions, the Carlton Football Club and the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior career
Hende ...
, Australian rules footballer
*
Lachy Hulme
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Early life
Hulme was born in Melbourne, Victor ...
(born 1971), Australian actor and screenwriter
* Lachie Hunter (born 1994), AFL footballer
*
Lachie McMillan
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(1900–1983), Scottish footballer
*
Lachie Munro
Lachlan Hamish Munro (born 27 November 1986) is a New Zealand professional rugby union player. Munro is a versatile player and he is capable of covering every position in the backline.
Munro attended Auckland Grammar School. In 2007 Munro pla ...
(born 1986), New Zealand rugby player
*
Lachie Neale
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(born 1993), AFL footballer
*
Lachie Plowman
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Plowman originated in the Macedon Ranges from Sacred Heart College, Kyneton. In 2011 a ...
(born 1994) AFL footballer
*
Lachie Thomson
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(1873–1940), English footballer
*
Lachie Stewart
Joseph Laughlin ("Lachie") Stewart (born 22 June 1943 in Vale of Leven, West Dunbartonshire) is a Scottish former distance runner, and an inductee in the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.
Stewart's athletic career saw him compete at the 1970 ...
(born 1943), Scottish distance runner
* Lachie Whitfield (born 1994), AFL footballer
Lochlann Ó Mearáin
Lochlann Ó Mearáin (born 8 August 1973) is an Irish actor known for playing Rohan in the series ''Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog''.
Career
In September 1998, Ó Mearáin joined the main cast of the series ''The Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog'', ...
(born 1973), Irish actor
*
Lochlann of Galloway
Lochlann of Galloway (died December 12, 1200), also known as Lochlan mac Uchtred and by his French name Roland fitz Uhtred, was the son and successor of Uchtred, Lord of Galloway as the "Lord" or "sub-king" of eastern Galloway.
Family
Lochlann ...
Lachlan Fraser
Lachlan "Lachie" Fraser is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera ''Home and Away'', played by Richard Grieve. He made his screen debut on 19 March 1997 and last appeared on 27 November 1998. He joined the show after ...
, from the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away''
* Lachlan "Lockie" Leonard, main character in Tim Winton's
Lockie Leonard
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Character
Lockie Leonard is a 12-year-old who moves to Angelus, a fictional, small coastal town in the ...