Laurel
LOR-el
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"laurel or bay tree"Share
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Laurel Origin and Meaning
The name Laurel is a boy's name meaning "laurel or bay tree".
Laurel puts the natural meanings of all the Laur- names front and center, making it a gentle, botanical option. Laurel relates back to the laurel wreath, signifying success and peace in ancient Greece.
Although mostly female in recent years, Laurel was originally a unisex name. For boys, it has a slight British flavor – perhaps reminiscent of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.
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