起源、意义和劳里的历史
劳里是一个美丽的中性的名字组合ed with English, Latin, and Dutch origins, meaning ‘laurel tree’ or ‘sweet bay tree,’ symbolizing honor and victory.’ For boys, Laurie is a widely known nickname derived from ‘Lawrence’ or ‘Laurence.’ On the other hand, it serves as a short form of ‘Lauren’ or ‘Laura’ for females.
Laura is a feminine equivalent of the male root name, ‘Laurus,’ meaning ‘laurel.’ In ancient Greece and Rome, people made crown wreaths out of laurel leaves. These crowns were presented to winners in battles, sports, politics, education, and other important achievements in ancient Mediterranean civilizations, where the fragrant laurel tree grew naturally.
According to Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who was persuaded for love by the god Apollo. To escape from Apollo, Daphne pleaded with her father to help her, who transformed her into a laurel tree. Grieving her loss, Apollo honored her by adopting the laurel wreath as a symbol of his love and accomplishments (1).
The phonetic spelling of Laurie is ‘LAWR-ee.’ There are many variations of this elegant name in different languages. These includeLaurentiusin Ancient Roman, Laura in Catalan, Lovro in Croatian, Lauri in Finnish,Laurain Estonian,Lorettein French, Lenz in German,Lavrentiosin Greek,Lorenzoin Italian, andLowriin Welsh.
Various fictional characters have been given Laurie across different forms of media. For example, Laurie Forman is a character inThe 70s Show, and Laurie Strode, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, is a character fromthe Halloweenmovie series. Also, Laurie Partridge is a character in the American sitcomThe Partridge Family.
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Famous People With The Name Laurie
- Laurie MetcalfAmerican actress, known for winning Golden Globe Awards, four ‘PrimeTime Emmy Awards’ and two ‘Tony Awards’
- Laurie BakerAmerican ice hockey player, won a gold medal at the ‘Winter Olympics’ (1998)
- Laurie Halse AndersonAward-winning American writer, well known for her work in children’s and young adult novels
- Laurie GarettAmerican science journalist and recipient of the ‘Pulitzer Prize’ for Explanatory Journalism (1996)
- Laurie LondonEnglish musician, popular for his hit single ‘He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands’
Laurie On The Popularity Chart
According to Social Security Administration data, it remains one of the rare names in the US. Glance through the below graphs for details about the name’s ranking and popularity.
Popularity Over Time
Between 1980 to 1990, Laurie did not seem to be quite popular; it was shared with less than 11 per million babies during this decade.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name Laurie has fluctuated throughout the years, with the highest rank being 15,994 in 1981.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Laurie
If the lovely sound of Laurie appeals to you, you might want to check out more names that sound similar to Laurie.
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Names With Similar Meaning As Laurie
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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Name Numerology For Laurie
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Laurie?
The name Laurie means laurel tree, and honor.
2. What is the origin of the name Laurie?
Laurie has a Latin origin.
References:
- The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome.
https://www.ibiblio.org/ml/libri/b/BerensEM_MythsLegends_p.pdf
