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Lestat

leh-STAHT

Lestat is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “A fictional name, from Anne Rice's *The Vampire Chronicles*. Meaning is not traditional.”. It currently ranks #8677 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2010.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Lestat Means

A fictional name, from Anne Rice's *The Vampire Chronicles*. Meaning is not traditional.

The Story of Lestat

Across centuries and continents, a name whispered in darkness has found its way to you, carrying an ancient, captivating allure.

Lestat, a name conjured from the shadowed realms of literary fantasy, carries an enigmatic aura rather than a traditional etymology. While its origins are English in a modern sense, its true genesis lies within the pages of Anne Rice's *The Vampire Chronicles*, where it denotes a charismatic, immortal being. Its journey is one of modern mythology, evolving from prose into a name recognized for its dramatic and mysterious connotations.

When you speak the name 'Lestat' aloud, you might feel a shiver of intrigue, a sense of something powerful and alluring. This is a name for a child who will possess a magnetic presence, a profound intelligence, and a dramatic flair. You imagine him captivating a room, his eyes holding untold stories. Writing 'Lestat' feels like an act of bold storytelling, a claim of destiny.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Lestat de Lioncourt

    The protagonist of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles series.

Personality Traits

MysteriousIntelligentCharismaticDramatic

Peak Year

#37 in 2010

Total Births

514

First Recorded

1995

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