Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir, better known as simply, Laufey in a popular singer and songwriter from Iceland.
Her name that nobody knows intuitively the pronunciation of, is actually a relatively common Icelandic name taken from Norse mythology, the mother of Loki.
Laufey is an Icelandic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has become popular only recently in the early 2020s. Between other instruments, she plays mostly the piano, guitar and cello.
She describes her musical style, a mixture of jazz pop and bedroom pop, as modern jazz.
Laufey Pronunciation in Phonetics, IPA
[ˈlœiːvei],
How to Pronunce Laufey Phonetically
LAY-vay
The best way to learn how to pronounce Laufey’s name almost like a native Icelandic person is to watch and listen to the video below:
How to Pronounce Laufey Real Full Name
Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir
Icelandic: [ˈlœiːvei ˈliːn ˈjounstouhtɪr̥]
Laufey’s Date of Birth: born April 23, 1999
Laufey was a participant in television show “The Voice Iceland” in 2015.
She released her debut EP Typical of Me was released in 2021, while her debut album Everything I Know About Love came out in 2022.
Laufey debut single, “Street by Street”, was released in 2020. It charted at #1 on Icelandic Radio.
Notablye, Laufey performed as a cello soloist with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.
Laufey Popular Songs:
Let You Break My Heart Again · 2021
From The Start · 2023
This Is How It Feels
Petals to Thorns · 2023
Laufey Promise · 2023 – Official Video
Laufey Latest Albums
Bewitched (2023)
Everything I Know About Love (2022)
A Night At The Symphony (2023)
Typical of Me (2021, EP)
Useful Resources & References:
Listen to Laufey’s Music on her YouTube Channel
Laufey on Instagram @Laufey