At a Glance: Name: Lauren – Meaning: linked to the Roman place name Laurentum, itself associated with the laurel tree – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LOR-en
Lauren is a Latin girl's name meaning “linked to the Roman place name Laurentum, itself associated with the laurel tree”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Lauren
Meaning: Linked to the Roman place name Laurentum, itself associated with the laurel tree.
Origin: Latin.
A common claim: often said to mean simply 'laurel,' sometimes elaborated as 'sweet of honor' or 'wisdom' Actually: 'Sweet of honor' and 'wisdom' aren't supported by the core etymology, which traces only to the place name Laurentum (associated with the laurel tree).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lauren
Phonetic: LOR-en IPA: /ˈlɔːrən/
Popularity of Lauren
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1884–2024.
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