Laufey
Fact sheet
- Name
- Laufey
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Laufey is a female first name from Iceland. Its meaning is 'the leaf island'.
What does the name Laufey mean?
Laufey is an Icelandic girl's name that means 'the leaf island'. The name consists of two Old Norse elements: the word lauf, which means 'leaf' or 'foliage', and ey, which stands for 'island' or 'isle'. In Norse mythology, Laufey is depicted as the mother of the god Loki.
Where does the name Laufey come from?
The name Laufey has its roots in the Old Norse language and means 'the leaf island'.
How do you pronounce Laufey?
Laufey is pronounced approximately like 'Lauf-ay'.
Popularity
In Germany, Laufey is a rather rare name. So far, it has not appeared in the German name popularity lists. The best ranking Laufey achieved was in 2024, reaching 2,074th place in the Swedish name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times there, which places it at 3,287th in the ten-year statistics. From 1998 to 2024, Laufey also ranks 3,287th in Sweden.
Famous people
- Laufey (singer from Iceland)
- Laufey Olafsdottir (Icelandic footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Laufey
What is the origin of the name Laufey?
The name Laufey has its roots in the Old Norse language and is primarily found in Iceland.
What does the name Laufey mean?
Laufey means 'the leaf island' and consists of the Old Norse elements 'lauf' for 'leaf' and 'ey' for 'island'.
How popular is the name Laufey?
Laufey is a cherished girl's name in Iceland, but it has a lower prevalence internationally.