Lely

The first name Lely is a modified short form of Lelia, the Italian variant of the name Laelia, which has its origin in the Roman family name 'Laelius'. The name for girls means 'the one coming from the family of Laelius', 'the talkative', or 'the clumsy'.

What does the name Lely mean?

Lely is a derived short form of Lelia, an Italian form of Laelia, which traces back to the Roman family name 'Laelius'. The name has several meanings, including 'the one coming from the family of Laelius', 'the talkative', and 'the clumsy'. The exact origin is not clearly defined; it likely derives from the Ancient Greek laléo (λαλέω), meaning 'talkative', 'to speak', 'to chat', or 'to chatter'. Alternatively, it could also come from the Latin Lævus, meaning 'left', 'left-handed', 'awkward', 'incompetent', 'unable', or 'clumsy'. Other variants include Leli, Leliah, and Lelita.

Where does the name Lely come from?

Lely is a female first name with Latin roots, meaning 'the one coming from the family of Laelius'. The etymology includes the Latin Lævus, meaning 'left', 'left-handed', or 'clumsy', as well as the Ancient Greek laléo (λαλέω), meaning 'talkative' or 'to chatter'. The name is also used in English.

How do you pronounce Lely?

Lely is pronounced as 'Le-li'.

When is the name day of Lely?

The name day for Lely is celebrated on August 11 and 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Lely is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220 on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Lely has been given less than ten times, placing it at 9,317 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks at 11,574. The global popularity and frequency of Lely is reflected in its rankings in recent years in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Lel