Lorelai

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Lorelai is a name of German origin, derived from the Old German word 'lurlei' or 'lureley,' which was the name of a rock on the Rhine River. According to German folklore, the Lorelei was a siren or water nymph who lured sailors to their doom with her song. The origin of the name is associated with the rock's singing, which was said to be caused by the water's current reverberating on the stone.
Pronunciation
LAWR-ə-lie
The name Lorelai is pronounced LORE-uh-lie.
Popularity
Lorelai is not a highly popular name, but it is rising in popularity. In the United States, it ranks #482 in popularity. In Germany, it ranks #284 in popularity.

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Lorelai Name meanings & History

Lorelai is a name of German origin, derived from the Old German word 'lurlei' or 'lureley,' which was the name of a rock on the Rhine River. According to German folklore, the Lorelei was a siren or water nymph who lured sailors to their doom with her song. The origin of the name is associated with the rock's singing, which was said to be caused by the water's current reverberating on the stone. Variant of Lorelei. This name featured on the television series Gilmore Girls (2000-2007) where it was borne by the two main characters (the younger one went by the nickname Rory). Lorelai is used primarily as a first name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Lorelai: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lorelai:

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

O: Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

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

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

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Lorelai is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Lorelai (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Rock in the River Rhine

Other Forms: Laurelai, Laureli, Lorelei, Loreli


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