Lafay
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lafay
Lafay is a French name derived from the Old French "la fée," meaning "the fairy," combining the definite article "la" (the) and "fée" (fairy), rooted in Latin "fata" (fate/destiny).
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Etymology
Lafay is a French name derived from the Old French "la fée," meaning "the fairy," combining the definite article "la" (the) and "fée" (fairy), rooted in Latin "fata" (fate/destiny). The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has historical significance in French literature and legend, particularly through the character La Fay (Morgan le Fay) in Arthurian romance.
Lafay currently ranks #6,852 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1936.
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