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Latham
Pronounced LAY-thəm /ˈleɪ.θəm/High
Meaning: From the English surname Latham — from Old Norse hlaða, 'a barn' — 'the place of the barns; (the dweller at) the barns'Medium
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History & Origin
Latham comes from the English surname Latham — from Old Norse hlaða, 'a barn' — 'the place of the barns; one who lived at the barns' (a place-name in northern England). A crisp, modern surname-name (said 'LAY-thəm'; nickname Lath).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-place-of-the-barns at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Latham mean?
Latham is an English/Norse surname, 'the place of the barns'.
How do you pronounce Latham?
It's said LAY-thəm /ˈleɪ.θəm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Latham a boy or girl name?
Latham is a boy's name.
How popular is Latham?
Latham is a rare name in the U.S.