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Lakeland

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Pronounced LAYK-luhnd /ˈleɪk.lənd/Medium

Meaning: Lakeland is an English place-name meaning 'land of lakes' — most famously England's Lake District, and Lakeland, Florida. As a given name it is a modern place-name pick, which we state plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A place-name for lakes: Lakeland means 'land of lakes' (said 'LAYK-luhnd'). Scenic and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningLakeland is an English place-name meaning 'land of lakes' — most famously England's Lake District, and Lakeland, Florida. As a given name it is a modern place-name pick, which we state plainly.
U.S. rank (2010)#18606
2010 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Lakeland is an English place-name, 'land of lakes,' tied to the Lake District and to Lakeland, Florida. Its use as a given name is a modern place-name and surname-style trend, which we state plainly. Scenic and rare (said 'LAYK-luhnd').

As a given name it appears only in the deepest, rarest tier. Extremely rare and scenic.

Did you know? Lakeland means 'land of lakes' — the name of England's Lake District and of Lakeland, Florida. As a first name it's a scenic place-name pick, which we state plainly (said 'LAYK-luhnd').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lakeland — English place-name 'land of lakes'; Lake District; Lakeland, FL

Variations

LakelynLakelinLakeley

Nicknames

LakeLandy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakeland mean?

Lakeland is an English place-name meaning 'land of lakes,' as in the Lake District.

How do you pronounce Lakeland?

It's said LAYK-luhnd /ˈleɪk.lənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lakeland a boy or girl name?

Lakeland is used here as a girl's name; it reads fairly unisex.

How popular is Lakeland?

Lakeland is extremely rare as a given name.

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