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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. Tori96%
  2. Lamar95%
  3. Barrett93%
  4. Jalen93%
  5. Reese93%
  6. Gale93%
  7. Damien93%
  8. Kennedy93%
  9. Payton93%
  10. Myles93%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie45%
  2. Shaun47%
  3. Johnie47%
  4. Inez51%
  5. Rolando51%
  6. Madeleine52%
  7. Ramona52%
  8. Therese52%
  9. Madalyn52%
  10. Teri52%

Love potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Alberto93%
  2. Andres93%
  3. Tracie92%
  4. Louie92%
  5. Emmett92%
  6. Marquis91%
  7. Payton91%
  8. Yvette91%
  9. Tommie91%
  10. Jarrod91%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis44%
  2. Phoenix45%
  3. River45%
  4. Maverick45%
  5. Luna45%
  6. Lila46%
  7. Holden47%
  8. Angelique48%
  9. Byron48%
  10. Percy50%

Professional potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Lincoln86%
  2. Adelaide85%
  3. Addie85%
  4. Solomon83%
  5. Woodrow80%
  6. Candace80%
  7. Elisabeth79%
  8. Louie79%
  9. Lizbeth79%
  10. Roosevelt79%

Bottom 10

  1. Garry42%
  2. Buddy42%
  3. Mandy42%
  4. Ryleigh42%
  5. Jolene42%
  6. Zayden42%
  7. Rylan42%
  8. Vicky42%
  9. Holden42%
  10. River42%

Crush potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Gale96%
  2. Bryson96%
  3. Payton96%
  4. Trey96%
  5. Rex96%
  6. Darin96%
  7. Jayla96%
  8. Ryleigh96%
  9. Makenzie96%
  10. Zander96%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie46%
  2. Shaun46%
  3. Conrad50%
  4. Rolando50%
  5. Inez50%
  6. Ruthie51%
  7. Ramona51%
  8. Jermaine51%
  9. Bobbi51%
  10. Simone52%
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