Lancelot - Unique Names

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Lancelot

/ˈlænsəlɒt/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Servant of the land

Represents the ideal of knighthood—bravery, loyalty, and honor—tempered by human flaws such as forbidden love and inner conflict.

Symbolism

Embodies the duality of heroism and vulnerability, symbolizing both greatness and tragic imperfection in the pursuit of virtue.

Etymology: Derived from Old French 'Lancelot', possibly a diminutive of 'Lance', itself linked to Germanic elements meaning 'land' and 'servant'. The name was popularized through the legendary Sir Lancelot du Lac, the knight associated with the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian romance.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

english

Cultural Background

Rooted in Arthurian legend, Lancelot originates from French and English medieval literature as the g

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