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LAM

Boy Name day: August 28
LAM is a short form of Lamar: on birth records it is written Lamar (34,475 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Lamar page. Also a short form of Lambert, Lamonte, Lamarcus.
Origin: Norman French. Meaning: 'Of the pool/pond' (dweller near water).
From the Norman-French surname 'de la Mare' / 'la mare' ('the pool'), a locative name later used as a personal name.

Name day for LAM

August 28

Why this day? LAM is a short form of Lamar, and shares its name day.

LAM is celebrated in the United States on August 28.

The story of the name LAM

LAM is a short form of Lamar. It keeps its origin (Norman French) and meaning — 'Of the pool/pond' (dweller near water), and shares its name day, August 28.

On birth records, LAM is rarely written as such: the LAMs are Lamars (34,475 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Lamar page. LAM is also a short form of Lambert, Lamonte, Lamarcus.

Frequently asked questions about LAM

What does LAM mean?

LAM is a short form of Lamar, which means 'Of the pool/pond' (dweller near water).

When is LAM's name day?

August 28, together with Lamar: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is LAM a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Lamar.

LAM's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. David92%
  2. Nelson91%
  3. Darrel90%
  4. Rance90%
  5. Darryl90%
  6. Doran90%
  7. Lyndon90%
  8. Thomas89%
  9. Kenneth89%
  10. Cliff88%

Bottom 10

  1. Felton45%
  2. John47%
  3. Joesph53%
  4. Joseph53%
  5. Freddy55%
  6. Elvis57%
  7. Karl57%
  8. Sid58%
  9. Johnny59%
  10. Garry59%

Love potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Wardell96%
  2. Timmothy96%
  3. Greggory96%
  4. Mikeal96%
  5. Gaylon96%
  6. Willam95%
  7. Lawrance95%
  8. Woody94%
  9. Wayman94%
  10. Authur94%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl47%
  2. Byron48%
  3. Elvis49%
  4. Sid53%
  5. Johnny53%
  6. Raynard58%
  7. Jim58%
  8. Wally58%
  9. Matt58%
  10. Jimmy58%

Professional potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Toney89%
  2. Lyndon84%
  3. Barton82%
  4. Lawerence81%
  5. Philip80%
  6. Williams80%
  7. Phillip80%
  8. Phil80%
  9. Fredric77%
  10. Stanley77%

Bottom 10

  1. Garry42%
  2. Eddy42%
  3. Dickie42%
  4. Davey42%
  5. Johnny42%
  6. Robby42%
  7. Skip42%
  8. Berry42%
  9. Lenny42%
  10. Sid42%

Crush potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Rex96%
  2. David96%
  3. Dean96%
  4. Brad96%
  5. Kenneth95%
  6. Nelson93%
  7. Kipp93%
  8. Dewayne93%
  9. Chip93%
  10. Dwayne93%

Bottom 10

  1. John46%
  2. Felton51%
  3. Karl52%
  4. Joseph53%
  5. Joesph53%
  6. Kurt57%
  7. Jon59%
  8. Linwood62%
  9. Wally62%
  10. Bradford64%
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