Lon
Meaning of Lon
Lon is a male name with origins in English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Japanese. In English, it is pronounced as LAHN (/lən/), while in Chinese (Mandarin) it is pronounced as LUHN (/lu:n/) and in Japanese as ROHN (/ro:ŋ/). Variations of the name include Lonn and Lonne. Lon has been given to newborn boys in Minnesota for several decades, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent times, it has not been as commonly used, but historically it had moderate popularity, ranking within the top 200 names during the mid-20th century.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LAHN (/lən/)
Chinese (Mandarin)
- Pronunced as LUHN (/lu:n/)
Japanese
- Pronunced as ROHN (/ro:ŋ/)
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Notable People Named Lon
| Lon Warneke - Lonnie Warneke, also known as "The Arkansas Hummingbird," was a versatile figure in Major League Baseball, serving as both a player and umpire, with an impressive pitching record for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. |
| Lon Chaney - Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney was a versatile American actor and makeup artist known for his powerful characterizations and groundbreaking makeup artistry in silent horror films like The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom of the Opera. |
| Lon Chaney Jr. was an American actor known for his iconic roles in Universal horror films and mainstream movies, including The Wolf Man and Of Mice and Men. |
| Lon McCallister - Herbert Alonzo "Lon" McCallister Jr. was an American actor best known for playing gentle, boyish young men from the country and for his ingenuous appeal to family audiences. |
| Lon David Borgerson is a Canadian politician who has served at both the provincial and federal levels. |
