Laurel

  • Origin
    Latin
  • Meaning
    laurel tree
  • Syllables
    Lau-rel (2 syllables, 6 letters)
  • Popularity
    Popular
  • Nicknames
    Lauri, Rel, Lolly, Lori, Elle
  • Variations
    Laura, Laurelle, Lauryn, Lauraine, Laureline
  • Baby Girl Photo
  • Rich with botanical elegance, this name conjures images of verdant gardens and classical symbolism. It possesses a vintage charm that's experiencing renewed appreciation, making it both nostalgic and fresh simultaneously. The name's association with achievement and honor adds a layer of distinction that can inspire confidence. Its soft 'l' sounds create a gentle, approachable quality while the overall structure maintains dignity and poise. This option suits parents who value nature-inspired names but prefer something less commonly encountered than Rose or Lily. The name ages exceptionally well, adapting gracefully from childhood through all life stages with equal appropriateness.

  • Famous people
    • Laurel Holloman - American actress and artist
    • Laurel Burch - American artist and designer
    • Laurel Clark - American astronaut and medical doctor
    • Laurel Nakadate - American video artist and photographer
    • Laurel Edwards - American country music radio host
    • Laurel Snyder - American author and poet
    • Laurel Thatcher Ulrich - American historian and Pulitzer Prize winner
    • Laurel Halo - American electronic musician and producer
    • Laurel Clark Runnels - American model and Miss America 2014
    • Laurel Aitken - Jamaican singer and songwriter
    • Laurel Cohen-Pfister - American professional golfer
    • Laurel Cronin - American actress and comedian
    • Laurel Kemper - American figure skater
    • Laurel Vail - American actress and producer
    • Laurel Frank - Australian Paralympic athlete
    • Laurel van der Wal - Dutch field hockey player
    • Laurel McGoff - Canadian curler
    • Laurel King - British archaeologist and academic
    • Laurel Clark Kelley - American biographer and historian
  • In fiction
    • Laurel Castillo - Character from the TV series "How to Get Away with Murder"
    • Laurel Gand - Character from the Star Wars Expanded Universe
    • Laurel Lightfoot - Character from the animated movie "Onward"
    • Laurel Grayson - Character from the TV series "The Good Wife"
    • Laurel O'Donnell - Character from the TV series "Power Rangers Dino Thunder"
    • Laurel Mercer - Character from the TV series "The Lying Game"
    • Laurel Takashima - Character from the TV series "Babylon 5"
    • Laurel Lance - Character from the TV series "Arrow"
    • Laurel Banning - Character from the soap opera "One Life to Live"
    • Laurel Darva - Character from the TV series "Guiding Light"
    • Laurel Coppock - Actress known as Jan from Toyota commercials
    • Laurel Holloman - Character from the TV series "The L Word"
    • Laurel Ritter - Character from the TV series "Supernatural"
    • Laurel Wreath - Character from the webcomic "The Wandering Ones"
    • Laurel Proudfoot - Character from the book "The House with Chicken Legs"
    • Laurel Ann Boyd - Character from the book "The Whispers of the Fallen"
    • Laurel Smith - Character from the TV series "Young Americans"
    • Laurel-Darkeyes - Character from the book "Mage's Blood" by David Hair
    • Laurel Simmons - Character from the TV series "Beyond Belief - Fact or Fiction"
  • Names starting the same
    Lara, Luella, Lailah, Lucy, Laney, Leila, London, Layla, Londyn, Lennon
  • Baby Girl Photo

Something wrong with this name? Suggest a correction