Lancelot

Lancelot Meaning & Origin

About Lancelot
The name "Lancelot" is of French origin and is derived from the Old French name "Lancelot," which itself is a diminutive form of "Lance," meaning "land" or "territory." The name is most famously associated with Sir Lancelot, a knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend known for his bravery, loyalty, and romantic involvement with Queen Guinevere. As a result, the name "Lancelot" has come to symbolize courage, chivalry, and a sense of adventure.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lancelot are male.

Lancelot Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNSLT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0520403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 N S AH0 L AA2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈlænsəˌlɑt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNSLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lancelot in Braille

Here's how to represent Lancelot in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lancelot in braille

How to Spell the Name Lancelot in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lancelot using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lancelot in sign language

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