Laurence
Found 11 entry about "Laurence"
The name Laurence is pronounced "LAW-runs" or "LAW-rəns."
Laurence Name meanings & History
The name Laurence has a Latin origin and is derived from the name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum," a city in ancient Italy. The name Laurence has several meanings, including "crowned with laurel," "from Laurentum," "victorious," and "wise.". Laurence is commonly used as a first name for boys. However, it can also be used as a middle name or given to girls. It's a versatile name that can suit a variety of personalities and styles.
Zodiac Sign of Laurence: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra
Synonyms of Laurence:
L: Liaison,Lazy,Luscious,Legal,Lover,Languid,Lovely
A: Aggressive,Angry,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive
U: Universality,Unity,Utopia,Undermining,Understanding
R: Resourceful,Restless,Rational,Reason
E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten
N: Nagging,Neurosis,Nutrition,Neat,Nervous,Nice,Nitpicking
C: Clever,Choice,Candid,Cute,Chatty,Curious,Copycat
Laurence is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strong name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
There have been many notable Laurences throughout history, including playwright and novelist Laurence Sterne, poet Laurence Binyon, actor Laurence Olivier, and composer Laurence Roman. American author and conservationist Laurence Rockefeller was also one of the most famous bearers of the name.
2.) Laurence (Male)
3.) Laurence (Female)
Usage: French
Meanings: The name Laurence is often interpreted as "crowned with laurels" or "victorious." In ancient Rome, laurel wreaths were awarded to victorious athletes and military heroes.
Pronunciation: LAW-RAHNS
The most common pronunciation of Laurence is LOR-ens, although some people may also pronounce it LAW-rens or LAWR-ens.
Description: The name Laurence is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum," a city in ancient Italy. The name Laurence is often interpreted as "crowned with laurels" or "victorious." In ancient Rome, laurel wreaths were awarded to victorious athletes and military heroes. French feminine form of Laurentius (see Laurence 1). Laurence is a versatile name that can be used in many different contexts. It is suitable for both formal and informal occasions, and can be easily adapted to various nicknames and diminutives.
Famous People
Famous people with the name Laurence include English actor Laurence Olivier, American writer and critic Laurence Sterne, and American physicist and Nobel laureate Lawrence Bragg. Famous females with the name include American actress Laura Prepon and French politician Laurent Fabius (whose name is spelled differently in French, but pronounced the same way).
4.) LAURENCE (Male)
Usage: African-American
Meanings: Derived from the Latin Laurentius (man from Laurentum). Laurentum, the name of a small town in Italy, is probably derived from laurus (laurel). Var: Larenz, Laurenze, Lawrence, Lorenz. (LAU-RENS)
5.) Laurence (Male)
Usage: Latin
Meanings: (Latin) crowned with laurel. A form of Lawrence. See also Rance,Raulas,Raulo,Renzo.
Other Forms: Larance, Larrance, Laurance, Laurans, Laureano, Laurencho, Laurentij, Laurentios, Laurentiu, Laurentius, Laurentz, Laurentzi, Laurenz, Laurin, Laurits, Lauritz, Laurnet, Laurus, LuranceLarance, Larrance, Laurance, Laurans, Laureano, Laurencho, Laurentij, Laurentios, Laurentiu, Laurentius, Laurentz, Laurentzi, Laurenz, Laurin, Laurits, Lauritz, Laurnet, Laurus, Lurance,Lorencio
6.) Laurence (Female)
Usage: Latin
Meanings: (Latin) crowned with laurel.
Other Forms: Laurencia, Laurenciah, Laurens, Laurent, Laurentana, Laurentia, Laurentiah, Laurentina, Laurentya, Lawrencia
7.) LAURENCE (Female)
Usage: French
Meanings: Feminine form of Laurent, which is from the Latin Laurentius (man from Laurentum), a name derived from Laurentum, the name of a town in Latium, which is probably derived from laurus (laurel). See LAURENT (Male Names). Var: Laurentine. (LOR-EHNS)
8.) Laurence (Unisex)
9.) LAURENCE (Male)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: From the Latin Laurentius (from Laurentum), which is from Laurentum, the name of a town in Latium that is probably derived from laurus (laurel). Labhrainn is the Gaelic form of the name. Pet: Larry. (LORENS)
10.) LAURENCE (Male)
Usage: English
Meanings: From the Latin Laurentius (man from Laurentum), which is from Laurentum, the name of a town in Latium, which is probably derived from laurus (laurel). The name was borne by St. Laurence the Deacon, who was martyred in Rome in 258. When ordered to hand over the church’s treasures, he presented the sick and the poor. For this, he was roasted alive on a gridiron. 237 churches are dedicated to him in England. Var: Lawrence. Pet: Larry, Laurie. (LAW-RENS)
11.) LAURENCE (Male)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Laurence is from the Latin Laurentius (man from Laurentum). Laurentum, the name of a town in Latium, is probably derived from laurus (laurel). Labhras and Lubhras are Gaelic forms. Var: Lawrence. (LAU-RENS)
