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Langdon

LANG-dun

Langdon is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname-turned-first name, meaning 'long hill' or 'from the long hill'.”. It currently ranks #10453 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2005.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Langdon Means

An English surname-turned-first name, meaning 'long hill' or 'from the long hill'.

The Story of Langdon

Imagine a name whispered by explorers charting unknown territories, a name that meant 'from the long hill' and symbolized a distant, ambitious horizon.

Langdon began as an English surname, rooted in the Old English 'lang' and 'dun,' meaning 'long hill.' This topographic identifier was given to those who lived near or hailed from such a place. It began to be used as a given name, particularly in the early 20th century, suggesting a journey from the land to the individual.

When you consider Langdon for your son, you might feel the pull of something solid and forward-looking. It has the groundedness of the earth but the clear sight of a distant peak. It’s a name you’ll speak with a sense of quiet purpose, picturing him standing tall, capable of seeing what lies ahead.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Robert Langdon (fictional)

    Fictional character in Dan Brown's novels.

Personality Traits

IntelligentSophisticatedConfidentAmbitious

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#33 in 2005

Total Births

1,166

First Recorded

1911

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