Scottish/Nordic · Boy name
Lamont
“possibly lawman; uncertain meaning”
About the name Lamont
Lamont is a masculine given name derived from a Scottish surname. The surname Lamont is believed to originate from the Old Norse term ‘logmaðr’, which means ‘lawman’ or ‘law speaker’, reflecting the Norse influence in Scotland. The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is not related to the French word for mountain. Lamont has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries. A notable cultural reference is Lamont Sanford, a character from the television show ‘Sanford and Son’.
- Meaning
- possibly lawman; uncertain meaning
- Origin
- Scottish/Nordic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- lah-MONT(2 syl.)
Middle names for Lamont
- Lamont James
- Lamont Alexander
- Lamont Michael
- Lamont Ray
- Lamont Thomas
Questions about Lamont
- What does Lamont mean?
- Lamont is a Scottish name meaning "possibly lawman; uncertain meaning".
- How do you pronounce Lamont?
- Lamont is pronounced lah-MONT, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Lamont?
- Variants of Lamont include Lemont, Lamonte.
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