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Laurel

LOR-uhl

Laurel is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “From the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor in ancient times.”. It currently ranks #728 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1956.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginLatin

What Laurel Means

From the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor in ancient times.

The Story of Laurel

This name carries the scent of ancient victory and the quiet wisdom of nature’s enduring green.

Laurel originates from the Latin word for the laurel tree, a symbol of triumph and honor in ancient Greece and Rome. Laurel wreaths crowned poets, athletes, and military heroes, bestowing prestige and glory. The name itself, adopted into English, carried this association with achievement and distinction, evolving from a direct reference to the tree into a personal name.

To say 'Laurel' is to feel the cool, smooth texture of leaves, to imagine a quiet, dignified presence. It’s a name that speaks of earned respect and enduring peace. When you write it on your child’s nameplate, the elegant simplicity of the letters suggests a calm strength, a daughter who will find honor in her own quiet way.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Laurel Aitken

    Cuban-born Jamaican singer and the "Godfather of Ska"

Personality Traits

PeacefulElegantCreativeWise

Peak Year

#1,197 in 1956

Total Births

48,599

First Recorded

1883

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