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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. Bridget90%
  2. Deana90%
  3. Bridgette90%
  4. Ronda89%
  5. Kerri88%
  6. Tonia88%
  7. Kenya87%
  8. Sonja86%
  9. Tracie86%
  10. Kellie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Greta53%
  2. Gretchen53%
  3. Bobbi53%
  4. Misty60%
  5. Candy60%
  6. Angelique62%
  7. Staci63%
  8. Stacie63%
  9. Tabitha64%
  10. Jami66%

Love potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Tracie92%
  2. Yvette91%
  3. Tonia89%
  4. Nikki88%
  5. Marcy87%
  6. Bridgette87%
  7. Bridget87%
  8. Kristy86%
  9. Kristie86%
  10. Kristine86%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique48%
  2. Candy51%
  3. Alisa56%
  4. Misty58%
  5. Shanna64%
  6. Jolene64%
  7. Meredith65%
  8. Rosalind65%
  9. Lea65%
  10. Angie66%

Professional potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Deana77%
  2. Trina76%
  3. Kari76%
  4. Tonia76%
  5. Kristie74%
  6. Kristine74%
  7. Kristi74%
  8. Kristy74%
  9. Jodi72%
  10. Karin72%

Bottom 10

  1. Mandy42%
  2. Jolene42%
  3. Misty42%
  4. Keri42%
  5. Candy42%
  6. Shanna42%
  7. Yvette45%
  8. Traci45%
  9. Jenny46%
  10. Angelique46%

Crush potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Jenifer96%
  2. Tracie96%
  3. Ronda96%
  4. Kenya96%
  5. Tonia95%
  6. Kerri94%
  7. Kelli94%
  8. Kellie93%
  9. Tamika93%
  10. Cherie93%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi51%
  2. Greta67%
  3. Gretchen67%
  4. Staci68%
  5. Jami68%
  6. Stacie68%
  7. Candy71%
  8. Karin72%
  9. Shauna74%
  10. Marcy74%
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