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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. Vickie96%
  2. Vicki96%
  3. Victoria96%
  4. Gloria92%
  5. Tanya92%
  6. Kara90%
  7. Erica90%
  8. Diana90%
  9. Diane90%
  10. Kayla90%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth45%
  2. Andrea47%
  3. Faith50%
  4. Agnes51%
  5. Theresa52%
  6. Madelyn52%
  7. Terri52%
  8. Teresa52%
  9. Barbara52%
  10. Marguerite53%

Love potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Gloria94%
  2. Denise93%
  3. Tonya90%
  4. Renee90%
  5. Brenda89%
  6. Lorraine89%
  7. Gail89%
  8. Yvonne89%
  9. Vickie88%
  10. Nicole88%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody46%
  2. Marilyn46%
  3. Maya49%
  4. Lillie54%
  5. April55%
  6. Autumn56%
  7. Cindy56%
  8. Violet56%
  9. Alice56%
  10. Hailey58%

Professional potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Constance83%
  2. Connie83%
  3. Bernice80%
  4. Kristina80%
  5. Beth79%
  6. Elizabeth79%
  7. Bessie79%
  8. Eleanor79%
  9. Diana77%
  10. Dianne77%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Kaylee42%
  3. Brandy42%
  4. Mia42%
  5. Lillie42%
  6. Daisy42%
  7. Mae42%
  8. Zoe42%
  9. April42%
  10. Autumn42%

Crush potential for LAM

Top 10

  1. Tammy96%
  2. Gloria96%
  3. Cynthia96%
  4. Vicki96%
  5. Kayla96%
  6. Vickie96%
  7. Victoria96%
  8. Madison96%
  9. Brittany96%
  10. Brandi95%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes50%
  2. Andrea50%
  3. Martha51%
  4. Ruth51%
  5. Constance51%
  6. Connie51%
  7. Roberta51%
  8. Barbara54%
  9. Norma56%
  10. Anna59%
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