Lacey

The meaning of Lacey is ‘from Lacy' or 'from Lassy’. It is a name that is traditionally given to girls and it is of French origins. When referring to Lassy, it is talking about the Lassy region, which is found in northern France. The name is believed to have been brought to England and Ireland by French noblemen during the Norman conquest. The family that the name originated from bore De Lacy as their last name. One of the oldest members of the family is Hugh De Lacy, who was born in 1135. He is known for being a soldier and one of the leaders of the Norman invasion of Ireland. It was his son Ilbert de Lacy that constructed the famous Pontefract Castle in England. One modern personality with the name is the American actress Lacey Chabert, who is known for her role in the hit movie 'Mean Girls'. Lacey Evans is also the ring name of a professional wrestler signed by WWE.