Girl
Latin
2 syllables
Laura
LAW-rah
/ˈlɔː.rə/
"The laurel crown" — a name worn by winners, muses, and poets
Laura derives from the Latin laurus, the laurel tree whose leaves were woven into crowns for victorious athletes, generals, and poets in ancient Rome. The name achieved iconic status through Francesco Petrarch's 14th-century love sonnets dedicated to a woman named Laura, establishing it as the quintessential muse's name. It was among the most popular girl's names in the US in the 1960s and 70s and remains a beloved classic.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesLau · ra
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordLaurus
MeaningLaurel tree, victory
PopularityCommon
Peak Year1970
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayOctober 19
Nicknames
LaurieLuluLoLaur
About the Name Laura
Laura means laurel tree or laurel crown, from the Latin laurus. In ancient Rome the laurel crown symbolized victory, achievement, and honor.
Yes, Laura is a timeless classic. It has been continuously used in Western Europe since at least the 14th century and was a top-10 US name for much of the 20th century.
Petrarch's Laura is believed to have been Laura de Noves, a noblewoman he saw in Avignon in 1327. He never spoke to her but dedicated over 300 sonnets to her, creating one of literature's greatest love poems.
Laura Ann, Laura Marie, Laura Elizabeth, and Laura Grace are all classic and naturally flowing combinations.
Lauras are often described as intelligent, composed, and graceful — a name associated with accomplished women across history and literature.
Yes, Saint Laura of Cordoba was a 9th-century Spanish martyr. Her feast day is October 19.
Personality of Laura
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Laura
Creativity
78%
Elegance
84%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
86%
Strength
74%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Laura
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Laura Bush
First Lady of the United States, 2001-2009
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Laura Ingalls Wilder
American author of the Little House on the Prairie series
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Laura (Petrarch's muse)
The woman who inspired Petrarch's celebrated 14th-century love sonnets
Middle Names for Laura
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Laura
Laura Ann
Laura Marie
Laura Elizabeth
Laura Jane
Laura Beth
Laura Grace
Laura Christine
Laura Lee
Laura Kay
Laura Elaine
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History of Laura
1327
Petrarch first sees Laura and begins his famous Canzoniere sonnets dedicated to her
1836
Laura Ingalls Wilder born in Wisconsin; her pioneer life will become American literature
1960
Laura ranks in the US top 10 during its mid-century peak
1965
The Zombies release She's Not There, featuring a Laura; the name embedded in pop culture
Numerology & Symbolism of Laura
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
5
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Olive Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Peridot
🌸
Lucky Flower
Laurel
Laura Around the World
How Laura is written in different languages and scripts
لورا
Arabic
ローラ
Japanese
Лаура
Russian
로라
Korean
劳拉
Chinese
Λόρα
Greek
लौरा
Hindi
לוֹרָה
Hebrew
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