Lauren Name Meaning & Origin
Lauren
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- Nicknames for Lauren
Ren, laurie
- Meanings and history of the name Lauren
Lauren is ultimately derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "Man from Laurentum". Today this name is relatively unused for males, however, it was originally as masculine name. It was only popularised for females after Betty Joan Perske took on Lauren Bacall as her stage name. The name Lauren is also scandinavian for Laurence.
- Famous real-life people named Lauren
Cameroonian footballer Lauren Etame Mayer, who currently plays for English Premier League team Portsmouth.
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