At a Glance
- Meaning
- Laurel, when traced through Laura; in other cases simply a short form of Loretta or Lorraine with its own separate, unrelated origin
- Origin
- English (20th-century), variant of Laura/Laurie or diminutive of Loretta/Lorraine
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LOR-ee
Lori is an English (20th-century), variant of Laura/Laurie or diminutive of Loretta/Lorraine girl's name meaning “laurel, when traced through Laura; in other cases simply a short form of Loretta or Lorraine with its own separate, unrelated origin”. It appears in our list of 200+ Retro Baby Girl Names Making a Chic Comeback.
Meaning & Origin of Lori
Meaning: Laurel, when traced through Laura; in other cases simply a short form of Loretta or Lorraine with its own separate, unrelated origin.
Origin: English (20th-century), variant of Laura/Laurie or diminutive of Loretta/Lorraine.
A common claim: Laurel Actually: 'Laurel' only holds when Lori traces back to Laura; when it's short for Lorraine or Loretta, there is no laurel connection.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lori
LOR-eeIPA /ˈlɔːri/
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