London

The first name London is primarily an English name that can be used for both men and women and has its origin in the British capital. The name derives from the Latin term "Londinium," which likely goes back to a native British place name originally reconstructed as "Londonjon" and has a Celtic root.

What does the name London mean?

London is a name that can be used for both men and women, with its roots in the British capital. It derives from the Latin name "Londinium," which likely goes back to a British place name reconstructed as "Londonjon" and has a Celtic origin. The exact meaning of the name is not definitively established, but it is often interpreted as "the one from London." The name may trace back to the Celtic *Londinyom, meaning "the place that is flooded." Additionally, there is a theory that the name of the city may have been derived from the name of King Lud, who once ruled over the city, although there is no evidence of his existence.

Where does the name London come from?

The first name London has Celtic roots and can be used as both a male and female name. The meaning is "the one from London." Celtic

How do you pronounce London?

London is pronounced like 'Landon.'

Popularity

In Germany, London is a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2015 at rank 3,972. In the last ten years, the name London has been given about 20 times, securing it the 6,103rd place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,284th.

Nicknames & pet names

Don / Donny / Lolo / Londy / Lony

Famous people

• London Bridgez (American poet)
• London Fletcher (born 1975, American football player)
• London Legrand (musician from the USA)
• London Levi Fletcher (American football player from the USA)
• London May (American musician)
• London Parris (American singer)
• London Tipton (character from Hotel Zac & Cody)
• London Woodberry (football player from America)
• Mark London Williams (writer from the USA)
• Mick London Hale (musician from America)