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which spelling vs. Lachlan/Lochlan/Lochlin

We absolutely love this name, pronounced Lock-len. Which spelling do you like best? The traditional spelling is Lachlan, but we also like Lochlan and Lochlin.

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which spelling

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Lachlan/Lochlan/Loch

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Poll created: Jul 01, 2009
Total Votes: 4
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Lochlan would be my choice.
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
Lochlan looks the best IMO
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
I know it’s not a choice, but I like Lochlen. WDYT?

Otherwise, Lochlan.
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
stick with the traditional!

Lachlan is adorable
posted by paigeb :: 15 years ago | report
is it for a girl?
girl-Lauclyn (Lauclynn) or Lauklyn (Lauklynn)
I do like those spellings.
What do you think?
posted by Chelsey :: 15 years ago | report
no it is not for a girl, definitely boy! well I hope so (im not the poster, just thinking it should def be for a boy)

go with the original for your little boy!
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
definitely Lachlan!! :) Good Luck!
posted by Summerlily :: 15 years ago | report
Yes its for a boy...we wouldn’t put such a burden on a little girl!
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
Lachlan would be best in my opinion.
posted by lmcw :: 15 years ago | report
Lachlan
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
Lochlyn is another.
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
I’m really interested in naming my daughter Lochlanne. I know it’s traditionally for a boy, but something about it really stands out to me for a girl. Her whole name would be Lochlanne Maine Rae. Would it really be that big of a problem?
posted by Rae :: 12 years ago | report
I’m Lauchlin, a female in my 50’s. Hardly anyone knows it’s a male name; my mother liked it so much she didn’t care. I didn’t like it when I was younger, but I’ve gotten used to it over the years.
posted by Lauchlin D. :: 12 years ago | report
Our 2.5 yr old grand daughter is named Lauklyn. I love it and .... it’s her. Suits her perfectly. I know girls named Ryan, Daryl, Charlee. It’s a name and they grow to own it.
posted by Patty :: 11 years ago | report
If your going to use a Gaelic name you really need to know what your using. Lachlan pronounced Laek’lund is correct. Lochlin means pirate, raider or Viking.
posted by Highlander :: 9 years ago | report
I’m Lauchlin Steven Cook born in Canada in 81 and Lauchlin as a first name has been passed to the first born son of each generation to my knowledge since my great grandfather. That’s 5 generations to the best of my knowledge. My family is from Scotland and supposedly landed in Trinity Bay Newfoundland.
posted by Steve :: 9 years ago | report
We went with the traditional spelling of the name for our son, Lachlan Alexander.
posted by Dawn Ward :: 9 years ago | report
We say Lacklan not Lochlan and it is spelt Lachlan if feel like my last name McLachlan it has lost translation. My Grandpa was Gaelic from Glasgow Scotland and he had a lovely accent. He was very frustrated with our last name as he would be corrected in Australia. I love to say our last name how my Grandfather taught me. Believe me it's a challenge. My son is Lachlan pronounced Lacklan. Very hard to say it like that in Australia.
posted by Karina mclachlan :: 6 years ago | report
My 17yo son is Lachlan and I chose the traditional spelling to keep us connected with our Scottish ancestors. Love the name and he (mostly) does too.
posted by Ellen :: 4 years ago | report

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