Laura
laurel
GenderGirlOriginLatinSay itLOR-uhPopularityWell-known
Pronounced LOR-uh
About the name Laura
A classic name associated with victory and honor. It is steady, kind, and remarkably easy to wear.
Laura is warm and steady, someone whose calm presence feels like home.
Fun fact
Laura comes from the Latin word for the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome.
Nicknames for Laura
LaurieLori
Variations
LaurelLaurieLara
Famous people named Laura
- Laura Bush (former US First Lady)
- Laura Dern (Oscar-winning actress)
- Laura Ingalls Wilder (author, Little House on the Prairie)