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Lestat
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Lestat is a boy's name of French origin that has made its way from literature into naming. It means something like 'the status'.
What does the name Lestat mean?
The name Lestat has its roots in the Old French word l'estat, which means 'state' or 'status'. In the literary world, Lestat is a character from Anne Rice's work 'The Queen of the Damned', where he is depicted as a prince of darkness.
Where does the name Lestat come from?
The name Lestat comes from Old French and essentially refers to 'the status'. It is derived from the Old French term l'estat, which stands for 'state' and 'status'. The language is French.
How do you pronounce Lestat?
Le-sta
Popularity
In Germany, Lestat is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 2,646th place. In the last ten years, Lestat has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,934th.
Nicknames & pet names
Les / Less / Lessi / Lessie / Lester
Famous people
- Lestat (From Anne Rice's Chronicles)
- Lestat de Pointe du Lac (Protagonist of the novel and film 'Interview with the Vampire.')
Frequently asked questions about the name Lestat
What is the origin of the name Lestat?
The name Lestat has its roots in Old French and essentially means 'the status'.
What does the name Lestat mean?
Lestat is derived from the Old French term 'l'estat', which means 'state' or 'status'.
How popular is the name Lestat?
Lestat is a rather rare name that has gained popularity through literary works, particularly by Anne Rice.