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Land

Boy Name day: August 14
Land is a short form of Landon: on birth records it is written Landon (168,902 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Landon page. Also a short form of Leland, Ryland, Harland.
Origin: Old English toponym/surname. Meaning: long hill.
From Old English 'lang' (long) plus 'dun' (hill), a habitational surname for someone living by a long hill; it became a fashionable American first name in the late 20th century.

Name day for Land

August 14

Why this day? Land is a short form of Landon, and shares its name day.

Land is celebrated in the United States on August 14.

The story of the name Land

Land is a short form of Landon. It keeps its origin (Old English toponym/surname) and meaning — long hill, and shares its name day, August 14.

On birth records, Land is rarely written as such: the Lands are Landons (168,902 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Landon page. Land is also a short form of Leland, Ryland, Harland.

Frequently asked questions about Land

What does Land mean?

Land is a short form of Landon, which means long hill.

When is Land's name day?

August 14, together with Landon: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Land a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Landon.

Land's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Land

Top 10

  1. Erica92%
  2. Victoria92%
  3. Kara92%
  4. Katherine90%
  5. Alexandra90%
  6. Alexandria90%
  7. Meghan90%
  8. Katelyn90%
  9. Caitlin90%
  10. Rebecca88%

Bottom 10

  1. Megan55%
  2. Molly55%
  3. Andrea57%
  4. Daisy61%
  5. Brandy63%
  6. Vanessa67%
  7. Tiffany68%
  8. Amber68%
  9. Shelby68%
  10. Bethany70%

Love potential for Land

Top 10

  1. Nicole95%
  2. Kristin93%
  3. Christina93%
  4. Danielle92%
  5. Mariah91%
  6. Elizabeth87%
  7. Victoria87%
  8. Allison85%
  9. Kayla85%
  10. Erica84%

Bottom 10

  1. Crystal54%
  2. Cassandra56%
  3. Vanessa57%
  4. Brandy59%
  5. Daisy59%
  6. Lindsay60%
  7. Amber61%
  8. Whitney61%
  9. Molly61%
  10. Tiffany61%

Professional potential for Land

Top 10

  1. Elizabeth90%
  2. Christina85%
  3. Kristin85%
  4. Erica81%
  5. Allison81%
  6. Sarah81%
  7. Sara81%
  8. Meghan81%
  9. Samantha80%
  10. Lauren78%

Bottom 10

  1. Brandy51%
  2. Molly52%
  3. Kendra58%
  4. Daisy58%
  5. Whitney59%
  6. Bethany60%
  7. Shelby62%
  8. Crystal62%
  9. Lindsey62%
  10. Jessica62%

Crush potential for Land

Top 10

  1. Brooke93%
  2. Meghan91%
  3. Courtney91%
  4. Kelsey91%
  5. Amanda90%
  6. Victoria90%
  7. Allison89%
  8. Kayla89%
  9. Natasha89%
  10. Kristina88%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea58%
  2. Molly63%
  3. Megan64%
  4. Amber68%
  5. Tiffany68%
  6. Daisy68%
  7. Shelby70%
  8. Vanessa73%
  9. Brandy73%
  10. Miranda74%
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