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Laura
Meaning: laurel · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From Latin laurus, 'laurel', the symbol of victory. Petrarch's love poems to Laura (14th century) made it a European classic.
Famous people named Laura
- Laura Ingalls Wilder (author)
- Laura Dern (actor)
Nicknames
Laurie, Lolly
Variants & related names
Lara, Laure, Lorena
Laura name art
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FAQ
What does the name Laura mean?
Laura means “laurel”. It comes from Latin.
Is Laura a popular name?
Laura is a classic girls' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Laura?
Laurie, Lolly.
What are other forms of Laura?
Lara, Laure, Lorena.
Similar names
Victoria · Nova · Emilia · Stella · Lucy · Natalie
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.