Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. LAY-see  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From a surname that was derived from Lassy, the name of a town in Normandy. The name of the town was Gaulish in origin, perhaps deriving from a personal name that was Latinized as Lascius. Formerly more common for boys in America, this name began to grow in popularity for girls in 1975.

Related Names

VariantsLaci, Lacie

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Entry updated January 21, 2022