As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

"Lah-lios." Gaelic, Lagh, law, order, and lios, a court, a hall, a fortress, a place where law is administered. Lau, Cor. Br., praise, and lis, a court. Lawless, an outlaw.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

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