Buchanan

house of the canon

GenderBoyOriginScottishSay itbyoo-KAN-unPopularityUncommon
Pronounced byoo-KAN-un

About the name Buchanan

Buchanan is a proud Highland clan name from the shores of Loch Lomond. It has a strong, distinguished sound.

Buchanan boys tend to be proud, capable, and quietly ambitious.

Fun fact

Clan Buchanan's ancestral lands lie along the eastern shores of Loch Lomond.

Nicknames for Buchanan

Buck

Variations

BuchannanBuchanonBuchanan

Famous people named Buchanan

  • James Buchanan (former US President)

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