Names That Mean Lake
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- Lynn
Origin:
Diminutive of Linda or WelshMeaning:
"lake"Description:
Lynn arrived in the 1940s, spinning off from the wildly popular Linda, to become a top midcentury middle name. Now, Lynn's in limbo.
- Nimue
Origin:
Celtic Mythology (one of the names of the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legends)Description:
Nimue (Lady of the Lake) is the ruler of Avalon in the Arthurian legend. Nimue plays a pivotal role in many stories, including giving King Arthur his sword Excalibur, enchanting Merlin, and raising Lancelot after the death of his father.
- Marilyn
Origin:
English, combination of Mary and LynnMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + lake"Description:
For a name that was in the Top 20 for a whole decade – the 1930's – Marilyn has attained the status of almost a one-person name. Just say the name Marilyn, and most people will know who you mean. Yet strangely enough, though Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jean and renamed in tribute to earlier star Marilyn Miller) was the sex symbol of her generation, very little stardust adhered to her name. In fact, when Mariah Carey wished to honor the star in her daughter's name, she chose to call her Monroe rather than Marilyn.
- Arledge
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"dweller at the rabbit lake"Description:
Stiff and formal surname. Try Roone instead.
- Meara
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"pool, lake"Description:
A name that has many close, more familiar relatives, like Mira and Myra.
- Laken
Origin:
Variation of Lake, EnglishMeaning:
"lake"Description:
Not quite a nature name and not quite a surname — whatever Laken is or isn't, we know it's definitely a name to watch.
- Loch
Origin:
Scottish GaelicMeaning:
"lake"Description:
Loch is a watery word that sounds more like a name because it's one step removed from its English form. Pronounced as "lock," it's also a short form of the variously-spelled Lachlan.
- Laguna
Origin:
Italian place-nameMeaning:
"pond, lake"Description:
Laguna Beach is a famous California spot -- though there's "goonie" teasing potential.
- Talcott
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"cottage near the lake"Description:
A bit formal for our time, Alcott would be a bit less forbidding.
- Locklyn
Origin:
Variation of male name Lachlin, GaelicMeaning:
"lake land"Description:
This phonetic spelling of a traditional Scottish male name wasn't seen until used by Vince Vaughn for his daughter. As Lachlan becomes more of an established boy's name in the US, more parents are turning to the Locklyn spelling on the girl's side.
- Oaklynn
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"oak lake"Description:
Many names relating to oak as in the tree are becoming more popular for baby girls, including Oaklynn, more popular than twin Oaklyn three to one. About 1800 baby girls were named Oaklynn versus 600 spelled Oaklyn.
- Belinay
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"reflection of the moon on a lake"Description:
A popular name in its native Turkey, with one of the most poetic meaning around.
- Oaklyn
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"oak lake"Description:
About 50 baby boys wee named Oaklyn in the US last year, vs. 600 baby girls. For girls, the Oaklynn spelling is three times more popular; for boys that's reversed.
- Oaklyn
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"oak lake"Description:
Oaklyn is one of the oak-related names moving up the popularity charts, along with more popular sister Oakley and near-identical twin Oaklynn. The Oaklynn spelling used for three times as many baby girls as Oaklyn -- 1800 vs. 600.
- Tahoe
Origin:
Native AmericanMeaning:
"edge of the lake"Description:
A unique natural-wonder option, conjuring up the beauty of the lake between California and Nevada that has become a popular tourist destination.
- Lynn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"lake"Description:
Long gone to the girls.
- Carlow
Origin:
Irish place-nameMeaning:
"four-part lake"Description:
Gives Carlo a place-name/surname spin.
- Cemlyn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"crooked lake"Description:
A bay on the north coast of Wales, it shares the "crooked" element with Cameron and the Arthurian placename Camlann. It's used occasionally in Wales, and may appeal as an uncommon alternative to popular Celtic boy names like Callum and Kellan.
- Agam
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"lake"
- Lakey
Origin:
Variation of Lake, English nature nameMeaning:
"lake"Description:
A potential nickname for Lake, or in professional surfer Lakey Peterson's case, Laura Louise.