Laramie

Wyoming place-name, French
"canopy of leafy boughs"

Laramie Origin and Meaning

The name Laramie is a girl's name meaning "canopy of leafy boughs".

Laramie was derived from the French word la ramée, meaning "leafy canopy." It was historically a French surname, but today it is a viable first name option for girls or boys. The balance is currently running at about seven girls for every boy named Laramie. The Wyoming city gives it more of a cowgirl Western than French vibe.

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