What is the origin of the name Laim?

Laim is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Laim?

Laim is currently ranked #9474 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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BoyGermanic

Laim

LAYM

Popularity

#9474

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

Peak Year

#10 in 2013

First Recorded

1996

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A short form of William or similar names. The meaning is 'resolute protector'.

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Lai Laimy Lamey

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Lai Laimy Lamey

Spelling Variations

Laym Laime

Similar Names

Liam William Liam Asher James

Personality Traits

CourageousIndependentLoyalProtective

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