Lacey

At a Glance: Name: Lacey – Meaning: named for the French village of Lassy – Origin: French (place name: Lassy, Calvados) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LAY-see

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Lacey is pronounced LAY-see, and it comes from Lassy, a village in Calvados, France — the name began as a transferred surname from that place rather than as a word for lace fabric, a link many people assume but that isn't accurate. It has a clean, modern feel and is used as a girl's name.

Meaning & Origin of Lacey

Meaning: Named for the french village of lassy.

Origin: French (place name: Lassy, Calvados).

A common claim: Commonly linked to 'lace' fabric. Actually: Lacey is often thought to reference lace fabric — it doesn't; it's a transferred surname from the French village of Lassy.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Lacey

Phonetic: LAY-see   IPA: /ˈleɪsi/

Popularity of Lacey

Lacey peaked at #116 in 1984, when 2,399 baby girls were given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #746, with just 376.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1886–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Lacey mean?

Named for the french village of lassy. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lacey)

How do you pronounce Lacey?

Lacey is pronounced LAY-see (IPA: /ˈleɪsi/).

Is Lacey a popular name right now?

Lacey peaked at #116 in 1984 and is ranked #746 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)

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