Lon

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Lon has various meanings across different cultures, including "Solitary" in English, "Dragon" in Vietnamese, "Chaos" in Chinese.
Pronunciation
LAHN
Lon is pronounced "lahn" in English.
Popularity
The popularity of the name Lon has been fluctuating over time. According to the Social Security Administration, it ranked #1,281 in popularity for boys in 2020. However, it did not rank in the top 1,000 names for girls.

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Lon Name meanings & History

The name Lon is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "lonn," which means "grassy area" or "meadow.". Lon has various meanings across different cultures, including "Solitary" in English, "Dragon" in Vietnamese, "Chaos" in Chinese. Short form of Alonzo and other names containing the same sound. Famous bearers were American actors Lon Chaney Sr. (1883-1930) and Lon Chaney Jr. (1906-1973). The elder's birth name was Leonidas. Lon can be used both as a first name and a last name. It has been used traditionally for boys, but it can also be used as a unisex name. Its simplicity and uniqueness make it a great choice for parents who want a name that is easy to spell and pronounce.

Zodiac Sign of Lon: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lon:

L: Languid,Lovely,Luscious,Legal,Lazy,Liaison,Lover

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious

N: Nagging,Neat,Nervous,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nice,Nutrition

Lon is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Lon include Lon Chaney, an American actor known for his roles in horror films, and Lon McEachern, an American sportscaster best known for his coverage of the World Series of Poker.

2.) Lon (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Solitary; from the shortening of names beginning with "Lon" such as Alonzo, Lionel, or Landon


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Description: Solitary; from the shortening of names beginning with "Lon" such as Alonzo, Lionel, or Landon. Coined by Sabino Arana Goiri and Koldo Elizalde as a Basque equivalent of León and Léon. Lon is used as a male given name.

Famous People

Lon Chaney Jr., American actor; Lon McEachern, American sportscaster.

3.) Lon (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Irish) fierce. (Spanish) a short form of Alonso, Leonard, Lonnie.

Other Forms: Lonn


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