Laci as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Laci

What is the meaning of the name Laci ?

The baby name Laci is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': 'LAY-see (/ˈleɪsi/)', 'Hungarian': 'LAHT-see (/ˈlɒtsi/)'}.

Laci is in Origin.

Laci has dual origins. In English, it’s a modern given-name spelling of Lacey/Lacy, a surname from Norman French de Lacy, indicating origin from Lassy in Normandy; thus its meaning is locational rather than lexical. In Hungarian, Laci (pronounced LAH-tsi) is the familiar short form of László - ultimately from the Slavic name Vladislav - carrying the sense “rule, glory,” often rendered “glorious ruler.” English usage typically pronounces Laci like LAY-see.

As a first name in the Anglosphere, Laci rose with late-20th-century trends favoring surnames and -ey/-ie endings. The English line connects to the medieval de Lacy noble house in England and Ireland, while the Hungarian form reflects centuries of popular use of László (notably borne by King Saint Ladislaus). Common variants include Lacey, Lacy, and Lacie; related international forms are László, Ladislaus/Ladislao, and Vladislav. Gender use varies: feminine in English contexts, masculine nickname in Hungarian.