Lance

See also: lance and lancé

English

Etymology

The surname is derived from a medieval given name Lanzo, short form of names beginning with the Germanic element *land; see land. Doublet of Lanzo.

Pronunciation

enPR: lăns, läns, IPA^(key): /læns/, /lɑːns/
Rhymes: -æns, -ɑːns

Proper noun

Lance (plural Lances)

A surname originating as a patronymic.
A male given name from the Germanic languages; by folk etymology associated with a lance.
1. A diminutive of the male given name Lancelot
2. A male given name transferred from the surname

Anagrams

Calne, Lenca, ancle, clane, clean

Cebuano

Etymology

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From English Lance.

Proper noun

Lance

a male given name from English