Harlan
Boy · Old English / American
harlan · 2 beats
Meaning
Rocky land; the surname-turned-first-name of mystery novelist Harlan Coben.
The vibe
Harlan is a name with a notebook in its back pocket. Modern and warmly academic — observant, dry-witted, the patient listener.
Quick questions
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Harlan is a boy's name of Old English / American origin.
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