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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named for the French village of Lassy
- Origin
- French (place name: Lassy, Calvados)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LAY-see
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
LAY-seeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Lacey mean?
Named for the French village of Lassy. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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