Dilan is a given name for boys that has its roots in the French town of Lyon. Many families from this area adopted the surname de Lyon, meaning “from Lyon,” and it eventually evolved into the name “Dilan.” Back in the 12th century, the Anglo-Normans were responsible for transporting Dilan to County Westmeath in Ireland. People in the Emerald Isle thought of Dilan as “like a lion” or “loyal,” and they linked it to brave warriors. Surprisingly, this name comes from Turkish society, where it means “love.” Want love and loyalty? Now, there are two qualities that every new parent would want their child to have!
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More Names Like Dilan That’ll Win Parent’s Heart:
| Nolan | Caleb |
| Eli | Ethan |
| Mason | Noah |
| Logan | Liam |
| Levi | Lucas |
| Gabriel | Adrian |
| Julian | Owen |
| Asher |
Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name? Great choices include the following:
| Nolan | Rylan |
| Mason | Zoe |
| Ella | Lily |
| Layla | Mia |
| Isla | Dylan |
| Kylan | Ethan |
| Ava | Logan |