Lavay
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Lavay is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Lavay often also consider Gari, Suedell, Corinthian .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,341
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
"noble, of noble birth"
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Dutch origin
"sweet baked treat"
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"gentle, charming"
#66,412 in US
Old English origin
"hare meadow"
#66,224 in US
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About the Name Lavay
Lavay is a girl name .
Lavay is currently ranked #66,341 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lavay include Lav, Lay, Laie, and Lavkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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