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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. Troy95%
  2. Brian93%
  3. Tanya92%
  4. Lance91%
  5. Deanna90%
  6. Dana86%
  7. Scott86%
  8. Brent86%
  9. Tamara85%
  10. Monica85%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane47%
  2. Shawn47%
  3. April60%
  4. Wendy62%
  5. Stacey63%
  6. Jennifer63%
  7. Eric64%
  8. Tina65%
  9. Mario65%
  10. Melanie66%

Love potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Tonya90%
  2. Andre90%
  3. Troy88%
  4. Brian88%
  5. Rodney87%
  6. Michele85%
  7. Michelle85%
  8. Lance84%
  9. Christy84%
  10. Brent84%

Bottom 10

  1. April55%
  2. Tina60%
  3. Jill60%
  4. Tara61%
  5. Tracy63%
  6. Shannon63%
  7. Heidi65%
  8. Jaime66%
  9. Wesley66%
  10. Jennifer66%

Professional potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Deanna77%
  2. Monica77%
  3. Katrina76%
  4. Shane73%
  5. Shawn73%
  6. Erik72%
  7. Brian70%
  8. Yolanda69%
  9. Marc68%
  10. Tamara67%

Bottom 10

  1. Stacy42%
  2. Kelly42%
  3. April42%
  4. Heather42%
  5. Shannon42%
  6. Tracy42%
  7. Jennifer43%
  8. Amy47%
  9. Wesley48%
  10. Darren48%

Crush potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Lance96%
  2. Bradley96%
  3. Troy96%
  4. Chad96%
  5. Brian95%
  6. Kimberly95%
  7. Melinda94%
  8. Tanya93%
  9. Monica93%
  10. Stacy93%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn46%
  2. Shane46%
  3. Andre63%
  4. Tonya65%
  5. Eric67%
  6. Marc67%
  7. Stacey68%
  8. April71%
  9. Jamie72%
  10. Jeremy72%
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