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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. Tanya92%
  2. Deanna90%
  3. Tamara85%
  4. Monica85%
  5. Carrie83%
  6. Veronica83%
  7. Kimberly82%
  8. Melinda81%
  9. Katrina80%
  10. Yolanda78%

Bottom 10

  1. April60%
  2. Wendy62%
  3. Stacey63%
  4. Jennifer63%
  5. Tina65%
  6. Melanie66%
  7. Tonya67%
  8. Angela69%
  9. Heather71%
  10. Heidi71%

Love potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Tonya90%
  2. Michele85%
  3. Michelle85%
  4. Christy84%
  5. Tanya84%
  6. Monica84%
  7. Kimberly82%
  8. Amy81%
  9. Yolanda81%
  10. Veronica81%

Bottom 10

  1. April55%
  2. Tina60%
  3. Jill60%
  4. Tara61%
  5. Heidi65%
  6. Jennifer66%
  7. Melanie67%
  8. Nina67%
  9. Wendy67%
  10. Dawn68%

Professional potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Deanna77%
  2. Monica77%
  3. Katrina76%
  4. Yolanda69%
  5. Tamara67%
  6. Carrie67%
  7. Veronica67%
  8. Tonya63%
  9. Michele62%
  10. Michelle62%

Bottom 10

  1. April42%
  2. Heather42%
  3. Jennifer43%
  4. Amy47%
  5. Nina48%
  6. Heidi49%
  7. Jill49%
  8. Wendy49%
  9. Dawn50%
  10. Tara51%

Crush potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Kimberly95%
  2. Melinda94%
  3. Tanya93%
  4. Monica93%
  5. Christy90%
  6. Veronica90%
  7. Tracey88%
  8. Tamara88%
  9. Melissa88%
  10. Amy86%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya65%
  2. Stacey68%
  3. April71%
  4. Jill74%
  5. Wendy75%
  6. Melanie77%
  7. Katrina77%
  8. Michelle78%
  9. Michele78%
  10. Heidi79%
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