Lefty
Fact sheet
- Name
- Lefty
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The boy's name Lefty is used in English for someone who works with their left hand. Thus, the name figuratively means 'the left-handed person.'
What does the name Lefty mean?
The boy's name Lefty refers in English to a person who works with their left hand. Figuratively, it stands for 'the left-handed person.' The etymology derives from the English term lefty, which means 'left-handed.'
Where does the name Lefty come from?
Lefty is a masculine first name with English roots and carries the meaning 'the left-handed person.' The term is composed of the English word lefty for left-handed and is mainly prevalent in American culture.
How do you pronounce Lefty?
Läfti
Popularity
In Germany, Lefty is a rather rare name that has not yet appeared in German name popularity lists. Its highest ranking was in 1954, reaching 3,452nd place in the U.S. name charts. In the last ten years, Lefty has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 5,125th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 5,660th in the USA.
Famous people
- Schlemil (English: Lefty) (character from Sesame Street)
Frequently asked questions about the name Lefty
What does the name Lefty mean?
The name Lefty refers to a person who works with their left hand and figuratively stands for 'the left-handed person.'
Where does the name Lefty come from?
Lefty is a masculine first name with English roots, derived from the term 'lefty,' which means 'left-handed.'
How popular is the name Lefty?
Lefty is mainly common in the USA; however, it is not very frequent and is thus considered a rare name.