| Meaning | belonging to God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Lael |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Lael |
About Lael
Lael stands as a testament to minimalist beauty and understated power. This four-letter gem defies conventional expectations, offering something genuinely rare in contemporary naming: true uniqueness without complexity. The name carries an almost mystical quality, its simplicity creating intrigue rather than plainness. Lael pronounces clearly yet unexpectedly, with most people needing to hear it once before the soft, graceful sound registers. This creates memorable first impressions and meaningful conversations. The name suits contemplative personalities and bold spirits equally well, never limiting or defining its bearer. Lael transcends gender associations more fluidly than many names, though it certainly shines for girls. Its brevity ensures it never overwhelms a surname, and it complements rather than competes with middle names. For parents seeking something genuinely different—something that hasn't appeared on every naming blog and popularity list—Lael delivers authentic distinctiveness. Simple. Striking. Unforgettable.
Nicknames for Lael
| Laela |
| Laeli |
| Ellie |
| Lala |
Famous People Named Lael
| Lael Brainard | American economist and member of the Federal Reserve Board |
| Lael Wilcox | American long-distance cyclist and ultra-endurance racer |
| Lael Stables | American film producer and director |
| Lael Grant | Australian fashion model and beauty queen |
| Lael Neale | American singer-songwriter and musician |
| Lael Loewenstein | American film critic and journalist |
| Lael Lee | American artist and printmaker |
| Lael D. Littke | American paleontologist and author |
| Lael Collins | American football player in the NFL |
| Lael Lockhart Jr. | American baseball player |
| Lael Javins | American entrepreneur and investor |
| Lael Whitehead | British actress and singer |
| Lael Meidell | American composer and music educator |
| Lael Jackson | American chef and culinary artist |
| Lael Henderson | New Zealand field hockey player |
| Lael Alderman | American poet and novelist |
| Lael Morgan | American author and journalist |
| Lael Tucker Wertenbaker | American sculptor and ceramicist |
| Lael Ensor | Canadian freestyle skier |
| Lael Belton | American screenwriter and film producer |
Characters Named Lael
| Lael Mondragon | Character in the "Dragonriders of Pern" series by Anne McCaffrey |
| Lael Rosek | Character in the "Star Trek - Starfleet Corps of Engineers" series |
| Lael Summer | Character in the novel "Days of Blood & Starlight" by Laini Taylor |
| Lael Caine | Character in the novel "A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty" by Joshilyn Jackson |
| Lael Arris | Character in the "Forgotten Realms" series by R.A. Salvatore |
| Lael Ciera | Character in the book "Spell of Catastrophe" by Mayer Alan Brenner |
| Lael Ewynn | Character in the video game "The Elder Scrolls Online" |
| Lael Prayer | Character in the book "The Youngest Templar" by Michael P. Spradlin |
| Lael Click | Character in the book "Palmetto Moon" by Kim Boykin |
| Lael Wilcox | Character in the novel "Wild Words - Four Women's Journey in the Outdoors" by Hazel Rochman |