Lyall
LIE-ul
Popularity
#9495
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
284
Peak Year
#16 in 1929
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Lyall is a Scottish name meaning 'from the island'. It's derived from the Gaelic 'Liall', meaning 'wolf' or 'protector'.
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