Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 03, 2024

Lanchester

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Origin: British

Meaning: The long fort

Lanchester is a gender-neutral title generally seen as a last name. As a locational name, it originated from the residents in the settlement of Lanchester in County Durham, England. Derived from the words lang and chester, it means “the long fort.” As baby Lanchester grows, they will be able to take comfort in the fortress that is your love. With this long title, you can get creative with nicknames like Chester and Lanny.