Male Name
Lachie
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
isograms
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
55/100
youthful140%
informal100%
natural80%
strong65%
rough80%
strange120%
comedic80%
Meaning & Etymology
Lachie is a diminutive form of the name Lachlan, which is of Scottish Gaelic origin. The name Lachlan itself is derived from the Gaelic name 'Lachlann', meaning 'land of the lochs' or 'from the fjord-land'. It is traditionally associated with the Scottish Highlands and has been used as a given name for centuries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Lachlann
Evolution:
The name evolved from 'Lachlann' to 'Lachlan' in English-speaking contexts, with 'Lachie' emerging as a common diminutive form.
Source:
Scottish Gaelic