Lorcan

The first name Lorcan, also known as Lorcán, has its roots in Irish Gaelic. It is composed of the word 'lorcc,' meaning 'wild,' and a diminutive ending, leading to the meaning 'the little wild one.' Lorcán Ua Tuathail was an Archbishop of Dublin in the 12th century.

What does the name Lorcan mean?

Lorcan, also in the variant Lorcán, is derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'lorcc,' which means 'wild,' and combines this with a diminutive ending, resulting in the meaning 'the little wild one.' Lorcán Ua Tuathail was an Archbishop of Dublin who lived in the 12th century and was canonized by Pope Honorius III. Occasionally, his name is also anglicized as Laurence O'Toole, although Laurence comes from Laurentius and is therefore etymologically unrelated to Lorcan. In Ireland, Lorcan remains a common boy's name.

Where does the name Lorcan come from?

Lorcan is a masculine first name of Celtic and Irish origin, meaning 'the little wild one.' The word 'lorcc' means 'wild' in the Irish language.

How do you pronounce Lorcan?

The pronunciation of Lorcan is clear and two-syllable. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Lor-can' [ˈlɔʁkan], which creates a stable and slightly tense sound line. The 'can' provides a distinct, clear ending that gives the name a certain weight. As a result, Lorcan appears powerful and calm - structured, present, and radiates a Celtic, primal aura.

When is the name day of Lorcan?

The name day for Lorcan is celebrated on November 14th in honor of Saint Lorcán Ua Tuathail.

Popularity

In Germany, Lorcan is a rather rare name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, Lorcan has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,888th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,040th. International popularity and frequency of Lorcan may vary by country.

Nicknames & pet names

Loci / Loco / Loki / Lorco / Lorry

Famous people

• Locan (character) (character in the book "Spiegelsplitter")
• Lorcan Cranitch (actor)
• Lorcan Cronin (Irish footballer)
• Lorcan George Sherlock (b. 1945), Lord Mayor of Dublin
• Lorcan Mulvey (Grenadian footballer)
• Lorcan O'Herlihy (Irish architect)
• Lorcan O'Toole (actor from Ireland)
• Lorcan Salvaterre (warrior from the book Throne of Glass)
• Lorcan Scamander (character in the epilogue of Harry Potter)
• Lorcan Ua Tuathail (Irish bishop)
• Lorcán Ua Tuathail (Archbishop of Dublin in the 13th century)