English · Boy name
Larry
“crowned with laurel”
About the name Larry
Larry is an English short form of Laurence, which is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning ‘crowned with laurel’ or ‘from Laurentum’, a town near Rome. In ancient Rome, the laurel wreath symbolized victory and honor and was worn by winning generals and athletes. Saint Lawrence, a deacon martyred in Rome, spread the name among Christians, with a feast on the tenth of August. A famous bearer is Larry Bird, a former professional basketball player with the Boston Celtics.
- Meaning
- crowned with laurel
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- LAIR-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Larry
- Larry James
- Larry Michael
- Larry Alexander
- Larry Thomas
- Larry Lee
Questions about Larry
- What does Larry mean?
- Larry is an English name meaning "crowned with laurel".
- How do you pronounce Larry?
- Larry is pronounced LAIR-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Larry?
- Variants of Larry include Larrie, Lary.
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