Launcelot

French

"servant"

Launcelot Origin and Meaning

The name Launcelot is a boy's name.

Launcelot is a medieval masculine name derived from the Arthurian legends, a variant of Lancelot, who was King Arthur's most trusted knight and renowned for his affair with Queen Guinevere. The name likely originated from Germanic elements or possibly from an Old French diminutive. Historically, the spelling 'Launcelot' appears in some early Arthurian texts and Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice.' While never extremely common, the name carries associations of chivalry, bravery, and romantic passion. Despite the character's popularity in literature and film, the name Launcelot remains relatively rare as a given name, though it may appeal to parents with an appreciation for medieval history and Arthurian legend.

Famous People Named Launcelot

• Launcelot Wagstaffe Jr., pseudonym used by by poet Charles Mackay (1812,89)

The name Launcelot in Pop Culture

• Launcelot Gobbo character in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice"