Origin, Meaning, And History Of Loralie
The name Loralie is a girl name with its origin in the German language. The meaning is an “alluring temptress.” As per German legends, the name belongs to a siren whose beautiful melodies lured men to their deaths. Alternatively, the name may have its roots in the German Loreley, the name of a rock headland on the Rhine River, where the second element is probably old German ley, which means ‘rock’ (of Celtic origin). German romantic poets and songwriters, such as Clemens Brentano in 1801, narrated the stories of a maiden named Lorelei who lives on the rock and tempts boaters with her song.
The name has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century. In America, the name was popularized after its variant, Lorelai, was used for the main character on the television seriesGilmore Girls(2000-2007).
Loralie is usually pronounced as “LAWR-ə-lie” and its nicknames are Laurie, Lori, Lee, Lee-Lee, and Rory.
The name and its variants, Loralai and Lorelei, are mentioned in several movies, TV series, and books. They include Lorelei Lee, Marilyn Monroe’s character inGentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Lorelai Gilmore from the American television seriesGilmore Girls. Another character bearing the name is Lorelei, an Asgardian from theMarvel Cinematic Universe. The role-playing video gamesPokémon RedandPokémon Bluealso have a character named Lorelei, who is a member of the Elite Four.
Dr. Lorelei Tsing is a scientist fromThe 100, the American science fiction television series. The sci-fi TV seriesStar Trekhas an episode titledThe Lorelei Signal. Lastly, Lorelei is one of the Valkyries and priestesses in Sarah J. Maas’ bookA Court of Silver Flames.
If you’re looking for a sweet name with an attractive meaning and is also popular for your adorable little daughter, Loralie is a perfect choice.
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Famous People With The Name Loralie
- Lorelei Hill ButtersAmerican actress, known for her roles in “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning,” and “Ultra Maniac”
- Lorelei JamesAmerican author known for her books “Long Hard Ride,” “Want You to Want Me,” and “Spun Out”
- Lorelei LinklaterMexican actress, famous for her performances in the films “Waking Life” and “Boyhood”
- Loreley墨西哥作家玛丽亚·路易萨加尔萨的笔名for her novels “Alas y quimeras” and “La novia de Nervo”
Loralie On The Popularity Chart
Take a look at the graphs below for detailed information about the name’s popularity and ranking over time.
Popularity Over Time
The name Loralie never really enjoyed popularity in the US. Even at its peak in 2012, only 41 babies per million were given the name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The rank chart shows that the name had the poorest rank in the year 2001 (rank: 14,603). It is seen to improve over the subsequent decade, with the best rank exhibited in 2012 (rank: 3,826). However, the ranks show a slight decline thereafter.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Loralie
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Loralie?
The name Loralie means a siren whose singing lures man to their death.
2. What is the origin of the name Loralie?
Loralie has a German origin.
