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Lamonte
Pronounced lə-MONT /ləˈmɑnt/High
Meaning: From Lamont/Lamonte — variously the Scottish Lamont ('a lawman/law-giver', from Norse logmadr) and the French la monte ('the mountain'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Lamonte comes from Lamont/Lamonte — variously the Scottish surname Lamont, 'a lawman, a law-giver' (from Old Norse logmadr), and the French la monte, 'the mountain, the rise' (routes layered, which we note). A smooth, modern name; the -e styling personalizes it (said 'lə-MONT'; nickname Monte).
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, a-lawman-or-the-mountain at the root, and smooth.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Lamonte mean?
Lamonte ties to Lamont — Scottish 'a lawman' and French 'the mountain'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Lamonte?
It's said lə-MONT /ləˈmɑnt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lamonte a boy or girl name?
Lamonte is a boy's name.
How popular is Lamonte?
Lamonte is a rare name in the U.S.