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Lady Pronunciation

Lady is pronounced LAY-dee /ˈleɪ.di/High

Meaning: From the word lady — 'a noblewoman; a mistress of the house' (from Old English hlaefdige, 'a kneader of bread, a household head')Low

In 30 seconds: A lady; a noblewoman: Lady is a title/word-name — 'a noblewoman'. Crisp, regal, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the word lady — 'a noblewoman; a mistress of the house' (from Old English hlaefdige, 'a kneader of bread, a household head')

U.S. rank (2024)#6508 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,048

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Lady comes from the word lady — 'a noblewoman; a mistress of the house', from Old English hlaefdige, 'a kneader of bread, a household head' (the female counterpart of hlaford, lord). A crisp, regal title/word-name across Latino families (nickname Lady).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, a-noblewoman at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Lady means 'a noblewoman; a mistress of the house' (from Old English hlaefdige, 'a kneader of bread, a household head') — a crisp, regal title/word-name (said 'LAY-dee').

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References — lady — word/title origin

Variations

LadiLadie

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Lady?

Lady is pronounced LAY-dee (/ˈleɪ.di/). Press play above to hear Lady said aloud.

How do you say Lady?

Lady is said LAY-dee (/ˈleɪ.di/). Press play above to hear Lady said aloud.

What does the name Lady mean?

Lady is a title/word-name — 'a noblewoman; a mistress of the house'.

Is Lady a boy or girl name?

Lady is a girl's name.

How popular is Lady?

Lady is a rare name in the U.S.