Origin, Meaning, And History Of Laural
The name Laural is a feminine English name and a variant of theLaurel, that derives from the Latin word ‘Laurus’ and means ‘laurel tree.’ The name in Latin is associated with the ‘sweet bay tree’ and symbolizes victory, honor, success, and peace.
Due to its association with the name Laurel, the name is sometimes used for both genders and is also related to the German name Lorelie meaning ‘luring rock.’ Lorelie, in Germanic mythology and folklore, is a maiden who lives upon a rock on the Rhine and beguiles fishermen and their ships toward destruction with her singing (1).
The variant forms of this name include Laurelle, Lorelle, Laurell, Lorelle, Loral, Lorill, Loryl, Laurel, Lauriel, Lauryl, Lorelei,Lorraine, and Lauralee. A few adorable nicknames for Laural may include Lau, Elle, Lori, and Lou.
This name is phonetically spelled as ‘la-u-rel’ and is typically pronounced as ‘LAWR-əl.’
The name Laural seems to be widely used in Malaysia and New Zealand, followed by China, Hong Kong, and the United States. It is slightly less popular in India, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Some sources suggest that the name might have been first recorded in the United States around 1883.
This name is relatively rare in the fictional world compared to its variant name Laurel. A few popular characters associated with the name include the superheroineLaurel Gand, also known as Andromeda, from theDC Comic Legion of Superheroes, the supposed descendant of Superman’s Laurel Kent.Laurel Limoges(cosmetics mogul) is another fictional character from the American comedy-drama television seriesPrivilegedbearing the name.
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Laural On The Popularity Chart
The name Laural’s popularity and ranking have been inconsistent over the years. The following US Social Security Administration graphs present detailed insights.
Popularity Over Time
The name could not gain much popularity in the past few decades and was shared for less than 20 babies per million from 1980 to 2012. Its highest usage was in 1984, when 16 babies per million shared the name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name Laural was highest ranked in 1984 at 4625, followed by an inconsistent rise and fall in ranking over the years. It held the 18,364th position in 2012.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Laural
Laural is phonetically spelled as ‘lawr-əl.’ The following names may have a similar pronunciation to this unique name.
Popular Sibling Names For Laural
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Boy Sibling Names For Laural
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Girl Sibling Names For Laural
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Larelie
Lauralee
Lauralin
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Lauralynn
Laurel
Laurela
Laurelin
Laurell
Laurelle
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Names With Similar Meaning As Laural
Laural is associated with the laurel tree, victory, and honor. Here are a few names with similar meanings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Laural?
The name Laural means ‘laurel tree’ or ‘victory.’
2. What is the origin of the name Laural?
Laural has a Latin origin.
3. What are some suitable middle names that pair well with Laural?
Laural means ‘laurel tree.’ As this name is intimately related to nature, names likeAcacia, a tree name meaning ‘thorn,’Dawn, meaning ‘early morning,’ andHolly, meaning ‘holly tree,’ would suit it beautifully. As the laurel tree is associated with success or triumph, names like ‘Nike,’ ‘Victoria,’ and ‘Bernice,’ all synonymous with ‘victory,’ would also complement Laural.
References:
- The Lorelei.
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