Lafe
French · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Lafe
Lafe is a shortened form of Lafayette, derived from the French surname "La Fayette," which means "the fairy" or "the fatigue" from Old French elements "la" (the) and "fayette" (fairy or small fairy).
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Etymology
Lafe is a shortened form of Lafayette, derived from the French surname "La Fayette," which means "the fairy" or "the fatigue" from Old French elements "la" (the) and "fayette" (fairy or small fairy). The name gained prominence in English-speaking cultures primarily through the Marquis de Lafayette, the French Revolutionary War hero, making it more commonly used in America during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Lafe currently ranks #13,115 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1884.
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