Laurence: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Laurence | Girls
Origin of the name Lauren:
English cognate of the French Laurence, a feminine form of Laurent, which is derived from the Latin Laurentius (man from Laurentum, a town in Latium).
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I'm a 24 year old francophone (French speaking) named Laurence and I love my name. However, since I moved to the US, people always assume I'm a men (until they meet me), which is highly annoying. If you do plan to name your daughter Laurence, do know that it is VERY common in Quebec and France.
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Lau, Lolo, Laure
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Feminine form of Laurentius used in French. Pronounced "lo-RAWNS."
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