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Laural

LOR-uhl

Laural is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “A variant of Laurel, meaning 'bay laurel tree' or 'victory'. It stems from the Latin word 'laurus'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1957.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginLatin

What Laural Means

A variant of Laurel, meaning 'bay laurel tree' or 'victory'. It stems from the Latin word 'laurus'.

The Story of Laural

A rare echo of victory and enduring nature, Laural whispers of creative triumphs and a life lived with determined elegance.

Laural, a less common variant of Laurel, stems directly from the Latin word 'laurus,' the bay laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Greece and Rome. This name, first recorded in the early 20th century and peaking in the mid-1950s, carries a refined, classic charm, evoking images of triumphant wreaths and enduring natural beauty.

When you whisper 'Laural,' it sounds like a gentle breeze rustling through leaves, carrying a sense of serene accomplishment. It evokes the image of a crown, not of power, but of quiet perseverance and artistic success. As you write 'Laural' on your baby's birth announcement, you are bestowing a name that speaks of inner strength, elegance, and the promise of creative victories.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Personality Traits

CreativeDeterminedElegant

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Peak Year

#52 in 1957

Total Births

1,058

First Recorded

1918

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