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Lachlan

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hibbledibble · 20/07/2018 20:47

Opinions on this name for a boy? Pronounced loch - Lan.
NN Lockie.

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HJL2506 · 21/07/2018 08:22

I think it's a lovely name but I don't like the nick name - reminds me of that bloke off of TOWIE!

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Lookingforspace · 20/07/2018 23:51

I know a 10yr old Lachlan but he pronounces it Lachlan with 2 a sounds. My Scottish DH would also say it with an ‘a’ sound though instead of lochlan. Are they not two different names? I would assume if you spelt it Lachlan then it would be the Scottish pronouncuation (a) If you want Lochlan then surely spell it that way.

Deadringer · 20/07/2018 23:48

Very popular at the moment where I live in Ireland, I know lots of boys with this name. I like it.

DaniCam89 · 20/07/2018 23:42

I love it but am also Scottish and it's pronounced Lach-lin. If you wanted Loch-lin perhaps rethink the spelling?

ooobisto · 20/07/2018 23:18

Very popular in Australia, nice name!

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 20/07/2018 21:29

Love it!
It was very high on my list for DS1 but DH wasn't having any of it 😥
Still think it's gorgeous.
Go for it OP!!

ZebraKid71 · 20/07/2018 21:14

To add.. I think it is a great name.

ZebraKid71 · 20/07/2018 21:14

I'm not in Scotland but the one I know pronounces is lach-lan too.

I actually prefer your pronunciation but would go with a different spelling.

Mumatoo · 20/07/2018 21:00

@healalltheburns no the family name is Loughlin but as a first name it’s Lochlainn/Lochlann/Lochlan (Ireland) pronounced Lock-lan or Lock-lin or Lachlan (Scotland) pronounced with the “a”s.

Petalflowers · 20/07/2018 20:55

Love it

heateallthebuns · 20/07/2018 20:55

Isn't loch - lan spelled loughlan?

AdelesBeard · 20/07/2018 20:54

The one I know is also pronounced Lach-lan (also Scotland).

Chocolateyescakeyes · 20/07/2018 20:52

I know one and it’s pronounced Lach-lan and not Loch-lan, I’m in Scotland. Like it though, especially the nn.

Flamingosnbears · 20/07/2018 20:48

Yes it's a good solid name you might like Lorcan as well...