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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. Aric90%
  2. Daren90%
  3. Kareem88%
  4. Brant88%
  5. Theron88%
  6. Antwan86%
  7. Demond85%
  8. Delvin84%
  9. Deron84%
  10. Shon84%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich53%
  2. Hans57%
  3. Federico60%
  4. Wilfredo60%
  5. Scotty60%
  6. Leopoldo63%
  7. Tad67%
  8. Bryon67%
  9. Darrick67%
  10. Daron68%

Love potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Danial95%
  2. Darron92%
  3. Kareem89%
  4. Delvin89%
  5. Rodrick87%
  6. Daren87%
  7. Shelton87%
  8. Kristofer87%
  9. Scot85%
  10. Donnell84%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich58%
  2. Federico60%
  3. Wilfredo60%
  4. Scotty62%
  5. Josh65%
  6. Kip65%
  7. Bryon67%
  8. Hans68%
  9. Shad68%
  10. Reggie68%

Professional potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Chadwick88%
  2. Leopoldo82%
  3. Erich81%
  4. Danial77%
  5. Kareem76%
  6. Kristofer75%
  7. Shelton75%
  8. Hans73%
  9. Daron72%
  10. Scot71%

Bottom 10

  1. Edwardo42%
  2. Scotty42%
  3. Kip45%
  4. Deric46%
  5. Thad47%
  6. Bryon48%
  7. Jerod49%
  8. Jeromy50%
  9. Donny50%
  10. Tad52%

Crush potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Aric96%
  2. Kareem95%
  3. Darron89%
  4. Deric89%
  5. Demond89%
  6. Donnell88%
  7. Antione88%
  8. Donny88%
  9. Daren87%
  10. Delvin87%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich47%
  2. Hans59%
  3. Wilfredo60%
  4. Federico60%
  5. Leopoldo63%
  6. Daron64%
  7. Dion64%
  8. Darrick69%
  9. Abdul69%
  10. Scot71%
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