Meaning and background
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Lachlan comes into English from the Scottish Gaelic name Lachlann, related to Lochlainn. It has a clear historical name lineage rather than an invented modern translation. British English often says LOCK-lun, while a Scottish Gaelic-influenced pronunciation can retain a rougher consonant. The final spelling is therefore familiar but not entirely self-explanatory.
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