Cochran - Last Names

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Cochran

/ˈkɒkrən/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the place called Cochrane, meaning 'cradle' or 'hollow'

Represents lineage, geographic roots, and familial identity; often symbolizes connection to land and ancestry.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, stability, and historical continuity; reflects a sense of belonging and enduring legacy.

Etymology: Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'O'Choichir' or 'Mac Eacharn', possibly linked to 'each' (horse) and 'righ' (king), or from the place name Cochrane in Renfrewshire, Scotland, meaning 'cradle-shaped hollow'.

Style & Origin

traditional
strong
english

Cultural Background

Of Scottish and Irish origin, Cochran is an anglicized form of a Gaelic name tied to ancestral place

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