At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dear wolf
- Origin
- Scottish surname (from Old Norse)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- LY-uhl
Lyall is a Scottish surname (from Old Norse) boy's name meaning “dear wolf”. It appears in our list of 150+ Scottish Baby Girl Names Full of Highland Magic.
Meaning & Origin of Lyall
Meaning: Dear wolf.
Origin: Scottish surname (from Old Norse).
A common claim: often said to mean 'loyal' Actually: That's just a coincidental sound match with the English word 'loyal' -- the real root is Old Norse and unrelated.
How to Pronounce Lyall
LY-uhlIPA /ˈlaɪəl/
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