Laurel name meaning
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What does Laurel mean?
Originated from Latin, Famous and Perpetual Laurel is used as a gender-neutral name which is especially used in English, Laurel means "Crowned with Laurel or Bay Plant". Laurel is form of illustrous Laurent.
Laurent is a variation of perennial, loved and saintly Laurence. Also Laurent is form of Laurentius. Laurent means Laurel has origin in Latin. Laurel is shortened form of Laura. Laura is a variation of popular Laurent.
Laura is short of Laurentia. Laura is equivalent of Laurentia in Italian language. Laura's meaning is Too: Laurel Wreath and From Laurentum Stem End has origin in Latin. Laurel is celebrated on August 10th.
How do I pronounce Laurel?
The two syllabled name Laurel is pronounced, la(u)-rel. Some people pronounce it as lor-ul.
Variants of Laurel
Laurentia, Laurentius, Laurent, Laurence, Laura, Laurentin, Lauriana
How popular is the name Laurel?
Laurel is a popular name in United States given to over 46114 babies in 219 years. At the peak of its usage in 1956, the moniker grabbed the 241st spot and 1182 baby girls were given the name.
Moreover, the name has been to the top 500 baby names 49 times Laurel is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 800 names.
In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 758 on girl names chart when 30 babies were named Laurel. Over 446 babies in England and Wales have been named Laurel.
Laurel is an uncommon baby name in France, its highest ever rank is 1498 (1963) in its 13 years run on France naming chart. But Laurel is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 5000 have the name.
As per our findings, over 70000 babies have been bestowed Laurel around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 620 | 480 | ||
| 2017 | 595 | 500 | ||
| 2016 | 642 | 456 | ||
| 2015 | 762 | 368 | ||
| 2014 | 813 | 340 | ||
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What numerology tells about Laurel?
You need to open up and allow your closest ones to enter your real world. Remember that life is to have fun and don't worry much. Once you distance yourself from everything you know inspiration will walk into your life again. You are a child of change. Your main characteristics are determination, courage, and enterprise. You love people with an attitude but open to discussion and hearing new opinions.
Other names similar to Laurel
- Domeni - Domenis origin is Latin, meaning of Domeni is "Form of Dominick and Of the Lord Belonging to God" is used as a baby boy name. Domeni is resulted from Dominic.
- Angelike - Queer and Modernistic Angelike has its origin in Latin, Angelike means "Like An Angel or Angelic", used mainly in German is given to girls
- Karenn - The uncommon girl name Karenn is originated from Latin and is used commonly in Breton language, Karenn means "Dear or Beloved"
- Crissy - Prominent Crissys origin is English and Latin is a baby girl name, meaning of Crissy is "Disciple of the Christ" is used notably in Finnish and Swedish
- Creedan - Uncustomary and Fresh boy name Creedan has origin in Latin, meaning of Creedan is "Guiding Principle and Belief". Creedan is a derivation of Creed.
Middle names for Laurel
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Famous people named Laurel
- Laurel Goodwin, retired American actress
- Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, American historian of early America and the history of women and a professor at Harvard University
- Laurel Elizabeth Keyes, American author, lecturer and counselor
- Laurel True, American artist, architectural artist
- Laurel Kenner, New York writer
- Laurel Zuckerman, American author based near Paris, France
- Laurel Clark, American medical doctor
- Laurel and Hardy, comedy double act during the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema
- Laurel Broten, former politician in Ontario, Canada
- Laurel Aitken, influential Caribbean singer and one of the pioneers of Jamaican ska music
- Laurel Rose Willson, which she would later adopt as her legal name
- Laurel Holloman, American painter and actress
- Laurel Martin, member of the US women's team that finished fifth at the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Laurel Hester, police lieutenant with the Ocean County
- Laurel Snyder, American poet and writer of children's books
- Laurel Massé, American jazz singer and former member of The Manhattan Transfer
- Laurel Nakadate, American video artist, filmmaker
- Laurel Burch, American artist, designer and businesswoman
- Laurelle Mehus in Pretty Woman as Actress
- Laurel Canyon in Wrong Way as Actress
- Laurel Berry in 10 Man Cum Slam 3 as Actress
- Laurel Lefkow in Enslaved: Odyssey to the West as Actress
- Laurel Hatfield in Stars and Stripes as Actress
- Laurelle Felsette in Father Goose as Actress
- Laurel Edwards in Wombat as
- Laurel Penn in The Son as Actress
- Laurel Halo is an American-made electronic music artist.
- Laurel Barnett is noted for her acting in movie The Child
- Laurel McGehee, from 1988 flick Without Consent, who played the Laura.
- Laurel Melagrano portrayed important character of Noor Abdel-Karim in 2004 drama movie Beyond Honor.
- In 2002, Laurel Sherwood characterized the role of Paula, an Intern in drama film Bittersweet Lies.
- Laurel Ullman, from 2012 sci-fi film Dawn of the Redneck Samurai, who played Donna.
- Laurel Hoitsma, from 1994 comedy movie Stealin' Home, who played the N.
- Laurel Kemper characterized central character of Rachel in 2009 action and drama movie The Sky Has Fallen.
- In 2010, Laurel Vail characterized the role of Toni Campari in comedy film Leading Ladies.
Lists having Laurel
- Boys names beginning with L
- Girls names beginning with L
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- Popular English Girl Names
- Girl names that starts with Lau
- Baby Names that mean Laurel
- Baby Names that mean Tree
- Baby Names that mean Crowned
- Baby Names that mean Bay
- Baby Names that mean Plant
