Laurence Name Meaning & Origin
Laurence
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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- Comments and insights on the name Laurence
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
My youngest daughter is called Laurence Frédérique Sabine Zentout. Her nickname is Laure.
- Nicknames for Laurence
Lau, Lolo, Laure
- Meanings and history of the name Laurence
Feminine form of Laurentius used in French. Pronounced "lo-RAWNS."
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- Laurence in song, story & screen
Laurence Belleau, character on the French-Canadian women's prison TV drama "Unité 9"