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Lae

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lay'lay'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Cheerful

MEANING

A short form of names like Layla or a standalone name

ORIGIN

Modern

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from various names containing the 'lay' sound

CULTURAL NOTES

Sometimes used as a creative name for its simplicity and modern sound

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Gained attention as a concise, modern choice in English-speaking regions

🇨🇳Chinese
Short

MEANING

Happy or joyful

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from the Chinese character 乐 (lè)

CULTURAL NOTES

Represents positive emotions and is often chosen for its auspicious meaning

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Names conveying happiness are popular in Chinese naming traditions

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FAQs About Lae

The name Lae means "A short form of names like Layla or a standalone name" in English, "Happy or joyful" in Chinese.
Lae has Modern and Chinese origins. Derived from various names containing the 'lay' sound
Lae is pronounced lay (lay). It has 1 syllable.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Lae include L, Lee.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Lae include Kai, Mae, Noa, Zoe.
The most common spelling is Lae. Alternative spellings include Lay, Leigh.