Larry

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Larry is a diminutive of Laurence, which means "from Laurentum," a Latin place name. It has also been associated with the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel plant" or "victory."
Pronunciation
LAR-ee,
LEHR-ee
Larry is pronounced "LAIR-ee."
Popularity
According to DefineName, Larry was the 786th most popular name for boys in the United States in 2020. It was also popular in other English-speaking countries such as Canada and the United Kingdom.

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Larry Name meanings & History

The name Larry is a diminutive of Laurence, which means "from Laurentum," a Latin place name. It has also been associated with the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel plant" or "victory.". Diminutive of Laurence 1. A notable bearer is former basketball player Larry Bird (1956-). Larry is often used as a given name for boys, but it can also be used as a nickname for Laurence. It has also been used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Larry: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Larry:

L: Legal,Luscious,Liaison,Lovely,Lover,Lazy,Languid

A: Angry,Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Larry is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people named Larry include comedian Larry David, basketball player Larry Bird, and musician Larry King.

2.) Larry (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) a familiar form of Lawrence.

Other Forms: Lari, Larie, Larri, Larrie, Lary


3.) Larry (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Man from Laurentum


4.) LARRY (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A pet form of Laurence (man from Laurentum), Larry is also bestowed as an independent given name. See LAURENCE. (LA-REE)


5.) Larry (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) extrovert

Other Forms: Lare, Larrey, Larri, Larrie, Lary


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