"from Lassy (Norman place name)"
Lacie
Delicate as lace, bright as sunshine
Meaning & Origin
"lace (fabric association)"
The Story of Lacie
Lacie is a variant spelling of Lacey, which originated as a surname from the Norman de Lacy family, named after Lassy in Calvados, Normandy. The de Lacy family were powerful Norman nobles who came to England with William the Conqueror in 1066. As a given name, Lacey has been used for girls since the 19th century, evoking the delicate fabric lace.
Lacey and its variant Lacie rose in the 1980s-90s alongside other informal, cheerful names for girls. The association with delicate lace fabric gives it a feminine charm.
The de Lacy family name was historically significant in England and Ireland, with major landholdings in both countries after the Norman Conquest.
Fun Facts
- The de Lacy family were one of the most powerful Norman noble families in 12th-century England
- Lace fabric became associated with the name, reinforcing its delicate, feminine image
Lacie in Other Languages
Famous People Named Lacie
Lacey Turner
Actor
1988
British actress known for EastEnders
Lacey Chabert
Actor
1982
American actress known for Mean Girls, Party of Five, and Hallmark movies
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,970
- Total SSA Count
- 55
- Cultural Origins
- English American French
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Also a Boy Name
Lacie is also used as a boy name, ranked #37979.
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About the Name Lacie
Lacie is a girl name with English, American, and French origins . The name means "from Lassy (Norman place name)" in French .
Is Lacie a boy or girl name? Lacie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,970 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #37,979. Lacie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lacie is currently ranked #2,970 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Lacie has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Lacie include Lace. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lacie include Laci . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.