Lafe
Variation of Leif, Diminutive of Lafayette, Scandinavian, French
"heir, descendant; faith"
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Updated Fri Mar 21 2025
Lafe Origin and Meaning
The name Lafe is a boy's name meaning "heir, descendant; faith".
In the 18th century, Lafe was the common short form of the French surname name Lafayette. A notable bearer was Lafe McKee, who acted in over 400 films during the first half of the 19th century.
Today, Lafe is used as a phonetic variation of the Scandinavian name Leif.
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Famous People Named Lafe
- Lafayette "Lafe" McKeeAmerican actor
- Lafayette "Lafe" PenceAmerican politician, U.S. Representative from Colorado