What is the origin of the name Lori?

Lori is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Lori?

Lori is currently ranked #1524 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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Lori

LOR-ee

Popularity

#1524

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

342,648

Peak Year

#23,951 in 1963

First Recorded

1924

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Lori is most commonly regarded as a diminutive of Laura or Lorraine. Laura is of Latin origin meaning 'laurel' or 'bay leaf', symbolizing victory.

Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Lori Loughlin
American actress
Lori Petty
American actress

Similar Names

Lauren Lisa Tracy Holly

Personality Traits

friendlycreativeoptimisticsociable

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