Laurence
Looking for more names like Laurence? Get Name MatchMaker & more Expert name-finding tools!
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).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. Buy the bookDoes Laurence sound...
Sibling Names for Laurence...
Do you know any real life Laurences?
What are their siblings named?
Reader Contributions
Contribute to, or edit, this collection of community wisdom on the name Laurence!
- Comments and insights on the name Laurence: | Edit
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.
- Personal experiences with the name Laurence: | Edit
- Share what you know!
- Nicknames for Laurence: | Edit
Lau, Lolo, Laure
- Meanings and history of the name Laurence: | Edit
Feminine form of Laurentius used in French. Pronounced "lo-RAWNS."
- Famous real-life people named Laurence: | Edit
- Share what you know!
- Laurence in song, story & screen: | Edit
- Share what you know!
Name Lists Featuring This Name
NameVoyager US Popularity of Laurence Over Time
NameMapper Current Popularity of Laurence by State
Baby Name Wizard Store
Celebrate with personalized baby name products! Custom birth announcements, invitations, bibs, onesies & more.
Start Shopping