Lori

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Lori has various meanings depending on the interpretation, but some possible ones include “laurel”, “victory”, “sweet bay tree”, and “beloved”.
Pronunciation
LAWR-ee
The name Lori is pronounced LORE-ee or LOR-ee.
Popularity
Lori has seen variations in popularity across the world over time. In the United States, the name was most popular in the 1960s and 1970s, but has since declined in usage. It still remains a popular name in other parts of the world such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Lori Name meanings & History

Lori is a shortened form of Lorraine, which comes from the French province of Lorraine. Lori has various meanings depending on the interpretation, but some possible ones include “laurel”, “victory”, “sweet bay tree”, and “beloved”. Diminutive of Laura, Lorraine and other names beginning with Lor. This name rapidly rose in popularity in the United States in the 1950s and 60s, peaking in the 8th spot for girls in 1963. Lori is often used as a standalone name, though it can also be used as a nickname or shortened form of a longer name like Lorraine.

Zodiac Sign of Lori: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lori:

L: Liaison,Legal,Luscious,Lazy,Languid,Lovely,Lover

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate,Obsessive

R: Reason,Resourceful,Rational,Restless

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Lori is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Lori include Lori Loughlin, an American actress, Lori Singer, an American cellist and actress, and Lori Greiner, an American inventor and television personality.

2.) LORI (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: A pet form of any of the various names based on the name Laura (laurel), Lori is also used as an independent given name. See LAURA. (LOR-EE)


3.) Lori (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin) crowned with laurel. (French) a short form of Lorraine. (American) a familiar form of Laura.

Other Forms: Loree, Lorey, Loria, Loriah, Lorree, Lorrey, Lorri, Lorria, Lorriah, Lorrya, Lorrye, Lorya, Loryah


4.) LORI (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A short form of Lorraine, Lori is also bestowed as an independent given name. See LORRAINE. Var: Lorri. (LOR-EE)


5.) Lori (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) laurel-crowned and nature-loving

Other Forms: Laurie, Loree, Lorie, Lory


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