Laurence

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Laurence has several meanings, including "crowned with laurel," "from Laurentum," "victorious," and "wise."
Pronunciation
LAWR-əns
The name Laurence is pronounced "LAW-runs" or "LAW-rəns."
Popularity
The popularity of Laurence varies from country to country. In the United States, it's not a prevalent name for babies, ranking at around #1,506. In the United Kingdom, it's a reasonably common name, ranking at about #400.

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

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

U: Universality,Undermining,Utopia,Unity,Understanding

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

E: Exaggerate,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Entertain,Expressive

N: Neat,Nitpicking,Nervous,Neurosis,Nagging,Nice,Nutrition

C: Curious,Cute,Candid,Clever,Chatty,Choice,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)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) glorified

Other Forms: Larence, Laurance, Laurans, Laure, Lorence


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.


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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)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: From Laurentum

Other Forms: Laurince, Laurynce, Lawrence, Lorence


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)


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