Lorelei
LOR-uh-ly
Popularity
#456
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
17,482
Peak Year
#716 in 2016
First Recorded
1916
Style
Vintage, Mythological
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Of Germanic origin, referring to a rock on the Rhine River. The name means 'luring rock' and is associated with a mythical siren.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Lorelei Lee
The main character in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'
Personality Traits
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