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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lake or sea inlet
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunciation
- LOKH
Loch is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning "lake or sea inlet," a short, one-syllable name with an outdoorsy, watery feel. It's pronounced LOKH, with the throaty "ch" sound found in Scottish Gaelic. If you want a name rooted in Scotland's landscape, Loch offers a clear, concrete connection to water and place.
Meaning & Origin of Loch
Meaning: Lake or sea inlet.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Loch
LOKHIPA /lɒx/
Popularity of Loch
Loch does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Loch mean?
Lake or sea inlet. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Loch?
Loch is pronounced LOKH (IPA: /lɒx/).
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