Lance
Though the fuller Lancelot has for the most part been shunned as a 'too-much-name' name, the short form Lance has been consistently in or around the Top 500 since 1938, climbing as high as Number 76 in 1970. It was used as a character name by Walter Scott as far back as 1823. Lance is also the name of a medieval weapon, making this name all boy.
Its most famous namesake is tarnished cycling hero Lance Armstrong; Lance Henricksen is an actor known for his roles in sci-fi and horror films; Lance Bass was part of the group 'N Sync.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
land
Origin
English variation of Lanzo, German "land"
Numerology
L is for love, everlasting.
A is for activities, for you have many.
N is for natural, the genuine side of you.
C is for charm, the undeniable you.
E is for enchant, for enchant you will.
Lucky
Lance lucky number is 8.
8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.
Famous People Named Lance
- Lance Edward Armstrong American cyclist
- Lance Cade (born Lance Kurtis McNaught) American pro wrestler
- Lance Hoyt American pro wrestler
- Lance Parker American soccer player
- (James) Lance Bass American singer
Lance in Pop Culture
- Lance minor character in Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona"
- Dr. Lance Sweets character on TV's "Bones"
- Lance Vance character in video game "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City"
- Lance character on TV's "Voltron Force"
- Lance Smart character in Australian soap "Home and Away"
