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Langdon

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈlæŋ.dən/
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Meaning & History

Derived from the name of various places, of Old English origin meaning "long hill" (effectively "ridge").

Related Names

Details
Rootslang + dun
VariantLandon
Given Name DescendantLangdon(English)

Categories

American founding fathers, ballerinos, Crispin Glover's characters, landforms, place names
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Entry updated December 7, 2022

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