Lavette
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lavette
Lavette is derived from the French word "lavette," meaning a small cloth or dishcloth, ultimately from the Latin "lavare" (to wash), though it has also been used as a feminine given name potentially influenced by names like Lavinia or French diminutive naming patterns.
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Etymology
Lavette is derived from the French word "lavette," meaning a small cloth or dishcloth, ultimately from the Latin "lavare" (to wash), though it has also been used as a feminine given name potentially influenced by names like Lavinia or French diminutive naming patterns. The name has been used primarily in French-speaking communities and among African American populations in the United States, particularly from the mid-20th century onward, without significant historical documentation of notable bearers.
Lavette currently ranks #15,413 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.
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