Girl
Latin
2 syllables
Laurie
LOR-ee
/ˈlɔːr.i/
"Victory" — a sunny, friendly form of Laura with effortless mid-century warmth
Laurie is an English diminutive of Laura or Laurence, derived from the Latin laurus meaning laurel tree, the classical symbol of victory. It began as a nickname but has been used as a standalone given name for girls since the mid-20th century. Warm, approachable, and quintessentially American in feel, Laurie was a top-100 name in the 1960s and 1970s and remains a gentle, nostalgic choice.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesLau · rie
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root Wordlaurus
MeaningLaurel tree, victory
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year1968
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayAugust 10
Nicknames
Laur
About the Name Laurie
Laurie means laurel tree or victory, derived from the Latin laurus as a diminutive of Laura. It shares its meaning with Laura, Lauren, and Laurel.
Laurie is unisex but predominantly female in the US. It is also used for boys, particularly as a short form of Laurence, though this is now uncommon.
Laurie was most popular in the late 1960s in the US, peaking around 1968. It was a top-100 name through much of the 1960s and 1970s.
Laurie Ann, Laurie Marie, and Laurie Beth are classic short-name combinations that suit the friendly, informal character of Laurie.
Lauries are often described as warm, approachable, and good-natured — reflecting the sunny, open quality of the name's sound and mid-century associations.
Laurie and Lori are spelling variants of the same name, with Laurie being the more traditional spelling and Lori the simplified American form popular from the 1950s onward.
Personality of Laurie
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Laurie
Creativity
68%
Elegance
62%
Independence
68%
Intelligence
70%
Strength
64%
Warmth
90%
Famous People Named Laurie
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Laurie Anderson
American avant-garde artist, musician, and filmmaker, a pioneer of performance art
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Laurie Hernandez
American gymnast and Olympic gold medallist at the 2016 Rio Olympics
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Laurie Metcalf
American actress known for Roseanne and her Tony Award-winning stage performances
Middle Names for Laurie
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Laurie
Laurie Ann
Laurie Marie
Laurie Lee
Laurie Kay
Laurie Lynn
Laurie Sue
Laurie Jo
Laurie Beth
Laurie Dawn
Laurie Jean
Names Similar to Laurie
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Laurie
1800s
Laurie emerges as a pet name for Laura and Laurence in English-speaking families
1950s
Laurie begins appearing on birth certificates as a standalone girl's name
1968
Laurie peaks in US popularity, a fashionable choice among post-war baby boom families
1980s
Laurie begins declining as Lauren, Lori, and Laura take precedence
Numerology & Symbolism of Laurie
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
9
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Taurus
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Golden Yellow
💎
Lucky Stone
Citrine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Buttercup
Laurie Around the World
How Laurie is written in different languages and scripts
لوري
Arabic
ローリー
Japanese
Лори
Russian
로리
Korean
劳里
Chinese
Λόρι
Greek
लॉरी
Hindi
לורי
Hebrew
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