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Lacey

Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Lacey

Lacey is the transferred use of a baronial surname with Norman-French origins from a place name, the town of Lassy in northwestern France (named after a Gaulish personal name “Lascius”). Lascius appears to have Latin roots and may be a derivative of “lascivus” which means ‘playful, frolicsome, kittenish’. The name was fairly restricted to English nobility and was also a powerful family name in medieval Ireland. The name first appeared in the Domesday Book, recorded as “de Laci” in 1086. As a female forename, Lacey has only been in use since the latter half of the 20th century. The name is spelled Lacey, Lacy or Laci – although it is most commonly spelled Lacey. Today, this female given name is most popular in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

All About the Baby Name – Lacey

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME LACEY

The number one personality is a leader - strong and competitive. They are willing to initiate action and take risks. One personalities work hard toward their endeavors and have the ability to apply their creative and innovative thinking skills with strong determination. They believe in their ability to succeed and are too stubborn to be hindered by obstacles. Ones meet obstacles head-on with such mental vigor and energy that you better step aside. They resent taking orders, so don't try telling them what to do either. This is an intensely active personality, but they are also known as starters rather than finishers. They have a propensity to become bored and will move quickly to the next project if not properly challenged.  They are the ones to think up and put into action new and brilliant ideas, but they are not the ones to stick around and manage them. This personality has an enthusiastic and pioneering spirit. They are distinctly original.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME LACEY

Lacey made her debut on the American female popularity charts in 1975 and very quickly ascended the charts. The name has never managed to carve a spot on the Top 100, but she came awfully close in 1984 at position #116. The 1980s were the best decade for this “playful” name, but in the last 20+ years Lacey has lost her luster. This name reminds us of Stacey, Casey and Macey. It’s got a cute, girlish sound with a modern sensibility. Especially with the connection to “lace”, the name is elegant and delicate with a frilly femininity. It’s cute, soft and sweet if maybe a little on the prissy side but that gives her some added charm. Like the name’s etymology suggests, Lacey has a cheerful quality. There’s no two ways about it – Lacey is all girl.

Quick Facts

ON LACEY

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

467

PRONUNCIATION:

LAY-see

SIMPLE MEANING:

Frolicsome, playful

Characteristics

OF LACEY

Independent

Individualistic

Ambitious

Strong-willed

Inventive

Successful

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Lacey

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME LACEY

Beatrice Lacey is the central character in Philippa Gregory’s 1987 historical novel, “Wideacre”, her debut novel and the first in the Wideacre Trilogy. Beatrice is the daughter and favored pet of the Squire of Wideacre, in whom he instills a love for the land. Alas, he does a fine job of this, for it is her love of Wideacre that drives every aspect of Beatrice’s life, with dire consequences. Beatrice, much like her literary sister, Scarlett O’Hara, will do anything to save her land, and that includes deception, seduction, incest and murder – she means business! She is no paragon of virtue, but she is certainly never dull. As well as being responsible for her father’s death, maiming her fiancé, sleeping with her brother, deceiving her sister-in-law, marrying without love, and arranging her mother’s death, our fine young heroine also manages to bring two children into the world who she intends to inherit the entailed estate. Despite herself, Beatrice, although never achieving her ultimate goals, manages to find redemption at the hands of her spurned lover, who murders her, but probably sends her chastened soul to everlasting salvation. This was a Beatrice you wanted to be on the right side of!We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Lacey

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME LACEY

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Lacey

Popular Songs

ON LACEY

Racey Laceya song by Girls Aloud

Famous People

NAMED LACEY

Lacey Chabert (actress) Lacey Baker (skateboarder) Lacey (professional wrestler) Lacey Schwimmer (ballroom dancer and reality star) Lacey Baldwin Smith (author) Lacey Duvalle (porn actress) Lacey Sturm (musician) Lacey Nymeyer (Olympic swimmer) Lacey Turner (English actress) Laci Peterson (victim of murder by her husband)

Children of Famous People

NAMED LACEY

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Lacey

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME LACEY

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Lacey

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