Germanic · Girl name
Lorelei
“murmuring rock”
About the name Lorelei
Lorelei is a German name taken from a steep slate rock on the Rhine River near Sankt Goarshausen. The name is derived from the German words ‘luren’ (to lurk, to murmur) and ‘ley’ (rock), referencing the murmuring sound of the river at this location. The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries.
- Meaning
- murmuring rock
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LORE-lye(2 syl.)
Middle names for Lorelei
- Lorelei Anne
- Lorelei Marie
- Lorelei Grace
- Lorelei Isabel
- Lorelei Rose
Questions about Lorelei
- What does Lorelei mean?
- Lorelei is a Germanic name meaning "murmuring rock".
- How do you pronounce Lorelei?
- Lorelei is pronounced LORE-lye, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Lorelei?
- Variants of Lorelei include Loreley, Lorelai.
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