Latham
Meaning of Latham
Latham is a masculine name of English origin that began life as a toponymic surname, deriving from the medieval Lancashire place-name Lathom and ultimately from Old English and Old Norse elements meaning “barn” or “farmstead.” As a given name it carries a subtly rural resonance alongside a sense of reserved distinction. In the United States, Latham has never been common—17 boys received the name in 2024, ranking it 907th in popularity—but it has maintained a steady, if modest, presence within the lower tier of the top 1,000 since the early 1940s. Notable historical bearers such as the 18th-century English judge John Latham and the 20th-century conceptual artist John Latham contribute an undercurrent of intellectual gravitas. With its concise two-syllable pronunciation (LAY-thum), Latham appeals to parents seeking a name that is both grounded in tradition and quietly distinctive.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LAY-thum (/leɪˈθəm/)
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Notable People Named Latham
| Latham Augustus Withall was a British architect who worked in Adelaide, South Australia, from 1876 to 1888. |
| Latham Tawhai is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former player who also represented his country in softball. |
| Latham Gaines is an American actor, composer, inventor and performance coach, and the son of novelist Charles Gaines and artist Patricia Ellisor Gaines. |
| Latham Castle was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. |
| Latham Coddington was an Anglican priest in Ireland. |
| Latham Avery Burrows was an American politician from New York. |
| Latham Coddington Warren was Archdeacon of Lismore from 1896 to 1912. |
