Lovelace

Lovelace Meaning & Origin

About Lovelace
The name "Lovelace" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "lof" meaning "praise" and "las" meaning "lace" or "fastening." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who was known for their skill in fastening or lacing, or someone who was praised for their abilities or qualities. The name "Lovelace" can also be associated with Ada Lovelace, a 19th-century mathematician and writer who is considered the world's first computer programmer.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lovelace are male.

Lovelace Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LFLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0104020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 V L EY2 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ™vˌleΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LFLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lovelace in Braille

Here's how to represent Lovelace in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lovelace in braille

How to Spell the Name Lovelace in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lovelace using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lovelace in sign language

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