Lancelot - Boy Cat Names

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Lancelot

/ˈlænsəlɒt/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Land or estate owner

Represents the ideal of courtly love, loyalty, and inner conflict between duty and passion. It embodies the tension between honor and personal desire.

Symbolism

Symbolizes bravery, nobility, and tragic romance. It also represents the archetype of the flawed hero who strives for greatness despite personal failings.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French name 'Lancelot', a diminutive of 'Lance', itself possibly from the Germanic word 'lants' meaning 'land'. The name was popularized by medieval romances about the Knights of the Round Table.

Style & Origin

traditional
elegant
english

Cultural Background

Of Old French and Arthurian origin, Lancelot is deeply rooted in European medieval literature. It is

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