Lachlan
Lachlan comes from the Scottish Gaelic "Lochlann," meaning "from Norway" or "Viking land" — referring to the Norse raiders who settled in Scotland. Lachlan has been one of the most popular boy names in Australia for decades, where it peaked at #1 in the 2000s. Lachlan (the actor Lachlan Buchanan, born 1990) gave the name a contemporary charge. The name is rare in the US but climbing. Lachlan is a male name of Scottish Gaelic origin that means "From Norway, Viking". Elegant, Scottish, and a little Australian. The name sounds distinctive. Lachlans tend to be confident. US outside top 1000. Top 50 in Australia. Well-known people named Lachlan include Lachlan (Scottish Gaelic name), Lachlan Murdoch (media executive), Lachlan (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Lachlan include Lochlan (variant), Lach (short form), Lockie (nickname).