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Name Origin

Lance is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the Old French word 'lance,' meaning 'spear.' It evokes images of chivalry, knights, and warfare.

englishmasculinemedievalchivalryknightweaponrywarriorstrongbrave

Famous People

Lance Armstrong (1971-)

Professional Cyclist

  • Won seven consecutive Tour de France titles (later stripped)
  • Olympic bronze medalist in the Sydney 2000 road race

Lance Bass (1979-)

Singer, Actor, Producer

  • Member of the pop group NSYNC
  • Astronaut training candidate for Space Adventures

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