Where is Lachlan from?

Meaning of the name Lachlan

Originally a Scottish nickname for a person who was from Norway. In Scotland, Norway was known as the "land of the lochs", or Lochlann. In the English- speaking world, this name was especially popular in Australia towards the end of the 20th century.

Characteristics of the name Lachlan

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