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GirlGermanic

Lorelai

LOR-ə-lye

Popularity

#402

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

9,322

Peak Year

#786 in 2024

First Recorded

2001

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of German origin, potentially meaning 'alluring rock'. Refers to the Lorelei rock on the Rhine river.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Lorelai Gilmore

    Fictional character from TV show Gilmore Girls

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

CharmingIndependentWittyAdventurous

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