Latin · Girl name
Lauren
“laurel”
About the name Lauren
Lauren is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word ‘laurus’ meaning ‘laurel.’ It developed as a variant of Laurence, which itself comes from the Roman surname Laurentius. The laurel tree was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome, often used to crown victors. Lauren became widely used as a given name for girls in the English-speaking world, especially after the rise to fame of American actress Lauren Bacall. The surname Lauren is also borne by fashion designer Ralph Lauren.
- Meaning
- laurel
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LAWR-en(2 syl.)
Middle names for Lauren
- Lauren James
- Lauren Michael
- Lauren Anne
- Lauren Claire
- Lauren Rose
Questions about Lauren
- What does Lauren mean?
- Lauren is a Latin name meaning "laurel".
- How do you pronounce Lauren?
- Lauren is pronounced LAWR-en, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Lauren?
- Variants of Lauren include Loren.
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