Laurie

English diminutive of Laurence

"from Laurentum or bay laurel"

Laurie Origin and Meaning

The name Laurie is a boy's name meaning "from Laurentum or bay laurel".

A sweet and sophisticated nickname which feels fresh again after many years in style limbo. For literature lovers, it brings to mind Theodore "Laurie" Laurence from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. Another famous bearer is English actor Hugh Laurie.

Laurie Rank in US Top 1000

# 962 in the US

Laurie Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1068 on Nameberry

Laurie Popularity

• 1068 Nameberry 2024
• 547 England 2021

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Famous People Named Laurie

• Laurie Main Australian actor
• Hugh Laurie English actor, writer, director, musician, singer, author and comedian

Laurie in Pop Culture

• Theodore "Laurie" Laurence character in "Little Women"