Lefty

Q: How popular is the name Lefty?

Lefty is ranked #12915 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ l-EHFT-ee ]

Boy Name #12,915 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lefty is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EHFT-ee.

Parents who love the name Lefty often also consider Coran, Sharmon, Edith .

Popularity Over Time

#12,915

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,915
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Lef Ley Lefie

Middle Name Ideas

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Lefty Andrew

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Lefty Charles

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Lefty Dominic

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Lefty Jayden

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Lefty Diego

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Lefty Adriel

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Lefty Brooks

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Lefty Damian

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Lefty Angel

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Lefty Bennett

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Coran Boy Scottish Gaelic Sharmon Boy Hebrew Diane Boy Latin Daphne Boy Greek daphne Edith Boy Old English Cammie Boy Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lefty

Is Lefty a boy or girl name?

Lefty is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lefty?

Lefty is pronounced l-EHFT-ee.

How popular is the name Lefty?

Lefty is currently ranked #12915 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lefty?

Common nicknames for Lefty include Lef, Ley, and Lefie.

Is Lefty a common or rare name?

Lefty is an uncommon name, ranked #12915 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lefty

Lefty is a boy name .

Lefty is currently ranked #12,915 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lefty include Lef, Ley, and Lefie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.