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Lochlyn

LOK-lin2 syllables
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Derived from a Scottish place name. (Scottish)

What does Lochlyn mean?

Scottish: Derived from a Scottish place name.. Lochlyn is derived from a Scottish place name meaning 'land of lakes'.

Is Lochlyn a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Lochlyn in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Lochlyn in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Lochlyn suit?

Modern
Wonderfully unusual
Place

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Lochlyn’s Daycare Verdict

When Lochlyn arrives, the other dogs are wagging their tails with excitement. "I hear he's from a Scottish place!" says one. "Great! I hope he brings a tartan ball!"

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Naming a new puppy?

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