Loreley

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The meaning of the name Loreley is "alluring enchantress". The name is derived from a mythical siren from German folklore who would lure sailors to their death with her beauty and song. The name is often associated with the Rhine River in Germany, where the siren was said to reside.
Popularity
In terms of popularity, Loreley is not commonly used in the United States or other English-speaking countries. However, it is more popular in Germany and other European countries.

cartoon of the name Loreley
Cartoon of Loreley

Loreley Name meanings & History

The meaning of the name Loreley is "alluring enchantress". The name is derived from a mythical siren from German folklore who would lure sailors to their death with her beauty and song. The name is often associated with the Rhine River in Germany, where the siren was said to reside. Older German form of Lorelei. This was the pen name of Mexican writer María Luisa Garza (1887-1980). It is also borne by Argentine model and actress Luisana Loreley Lopilato (1987-), the wife of Canadian singer Michael Bublé. Loreley is typically used as a girl's name.

Zodiac Sign of Loreley: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Loreley:

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

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

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

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

Loreley is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

One famous person with the name Loreley is Lorelei Linklater, an American actress known for her role in the film "Boyhood."

2.) Loreley (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) a form of Lorelei.