Loch

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Loch is a Scottish word which means "lake" or "fjord". It is a popular name in Scotland, as it pays tribute to the country's beautiful lochs (lakes) that are scattered throughout the land.
Popularity
Loch is not a very common name, and it is not ranked in the top 1000 names in the USA. However, it is a popular choice for parents in Scotland, where it is ranked as the 248th most popular boy's name.

cartoon of the name Loch
Cartoon of Loch

Loch Name meanings & History

Loch is a Scottish word which means "lake" or "fjord". It is a popular name in Scotland, as it pays tribute to the country's beautiful lochs (lakes) that are scattered throughout the land. Short form of Lochlainn or taken directly from the Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Scots word loch meaning ''lake''.It could also be transferred from the originally German surname Loch. Loch is mainly used as a first name for baby boys. Although it is a traditionally masculine name, it could also work as a gender-neutral name for parents who want to give their child a unisex name inspired by nature.

Zodiac Sign of Loch: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Loch:

L: Lover,Lovely,Lazy,Legal,Liaison,Luscious,Languid

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete,Obstinate

C: Choice,Cute,Clever,Candid,Curious,Chatty,Copycat

H: Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Hyper,Hope

Loch is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Mature name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

While the name Loch has not yet been worn by any celebrities, it has been used by several fictional characters, such as Loch Lomond from the book 'Keeper of the Lost Cities' and Lochan from the book 'Born of Water'.

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