Loch

Loch Meaning & Origin

About Loch
The name "Loch" is of Scottish origin and refers to a body of water, specifically a lake or a sea inlet. It is commonly used in Scotland to describe the numerous lakes found throughout the country, particularly in the Scottish Highlands. The term "loch" is derived from the Gaelic word "loch" or "lough," which also means lake. The name "Loch" is often associated with the natural beauty and picturesque landscapes of Scotland.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Loch are male.

Loch Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LX
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/lɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LX', 'LK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loch in Braille

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

The name Loch in braille

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

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

The name Loch in sign language

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