Lafette
French
"faith"
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Updated Wed Mar 19 2025
Lafette Origin and Meaning
The name Lafette is a boy's name.
Lafette is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of the French surname Lafayette, which combines 'la' (the) with 'fayette' (little fairy or beech tree). The name gained some recognition in America through Marquis de Lafayette, the French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Alternatively, it could relate to 'la fête' (the celebration) in French. As a given name, Lafette remains exceptionally rare, making it a distinctive choice. Its uncommon status means those with this name often have to explain its pronunciation (typically 'lah-FET') and spelling, but it carries an elegant, aristocratic quality with its French connections.
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