Lorelai
LOR-ə-lye
Popularity
#402
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.
Numerology
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
Spelling Variations
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