Delawrence
deh-LAW-rence
Delawrence is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “A combination of 'Del' and 'Lawrence', Lawrence meaning 'from Laurentum' (a place in Italy).”, and peaked in popularity in 1980.
What Delawrence Means
“A combination of 'Del' and 'Lawrence', Lawrence meaning 'from Laurentum' (a place in Italy).”
The Story of Delawrence
Few names in the modern era carry the quiet strength of Delawrence, a name spoken by fewer than a thousand boys born after 1966.
Delawrence is an English name, first recorded in 1966. It is thought to be a combination of the prefix 'Del' with the well-established name Lawrence, which itself derives from the Latin 'Laurentum,' meaning 'from Laurentum,' an ancient Italian city.
This is a name for a son you envision growing into a pillar of loyalty and responsibility. You see him as a brave soul, steadfast in his convictions, and someone who will always stand by your side.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#8 in 1980
Total Births
130
First Recorded
1966
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