Lauren: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

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

LOR-enIPA /ˈlɔːrən/

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