Lachlan

wheelenl

So, I'm perusing behindthename.com's Scottish names list (yes, v. exciting Friday night) and I came across Lachlan. I think I like it.

WDYT?

squeakerabudhbabi

It's on our list; so, naturally, I love it!  I also like the Irish version which is Laughlin (Lauf-lynn instead of Lock-lynn in pronounciation).

MrsCFB

dpdw

I like it, but I'm a fan of gaelic names.  I bet most Americans wouldn't immediately like it.

EmmaRain

I've always liked that name. I've seen it in writing before but I haven't heard it on a real person (except as part of a last name like Sarah McLachlan).

AllThatGlitters101

I like it.

jn&jn

Yep, I really like it.

FutureMrs.Steen

I don't like it

courtneyandandrew

I think I like it too

mrsseguin

I don't like it. 

PunkyBooster

Love it!

kcnurse77

This is my 1 year old sons name. My husband and I have Scottish and Irish heritage and my grandmother who was born in Ireland maiden name is McLachlan. I wanted something very unique and the fact that it has family ties in it sealed the deal. I havent heard any negative comments from anyone, although it is frequently mispronounced the first time people say it. I never regretted picking this name. It is unique without being overly trendy. Now, if I could only have better luck picking such an awesome name for #2 who is due in 2 months....agghh!

Lil mama donagan

shanBmcg

I'm a big fan of Gaelic names so this one gets a thumbs up from me. I've been finding that most people don't like them though. My DH and I wanted a clearly Scottish name for our 3rd and we have gotten no positive feedback. Plus, I would want to use the traditional spelling and that really freaks people out!  LOL  For instance, I love Niamh (pronounced Neeve).

PunkyBooster

kcnurse77:

This is my 1 year old sons name. My husband and I have Scottish and Irish heritage and my grandmother who was born in Ireland maiden name is McLachlan. I wanted something very unique and the fact that it has family ties in it sealed the deal. I havent heard any negative comments from anyone, although it is frequently mispronounced the first time people say it. I never regretted picking this name. It is unique without being overly trendy. Now, if I could only have better luck picking such an awesome name for #2 who is due in 2 months....agghh!

How is it mis-pronounced? I am saying it Lock-lin.

 

kimberleigh30

Never heard of it, but don't like it.  Sorry.

EXL311

I really like it.

LittleMamaB

Don't love it, don't hate it.

leah1615

I like it! But, it's also like the 2nd most popular boys name in australia right now (jack is #1).  I feel like every little boy around here is called Lachlan!

wheelenl

leah1615:

I like it! But, it's also like the 2nd most popular boys name in australia right now (jack is #1).  I feel like every little boy around here is called Lachlan!

I guess we're good as long as we don't move to Australia. Our last name is more popular there than here, as well.