Lorri

English from Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"

Lorri Origin and Meaning

The name Lorri is a girl's name.

Lorri is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive or variant spelling of names like Laura, Lorraine, or Loretta. These parent names have Latin roots, with Laura meaning 'laurel' (symbolizing victory and honor), and Lorraine deriving from the French region of the same name. The spelling variation with the double 'r' gives the name a distinctive touch while maintaining its familiar sound. Lorri was most popular in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, coinciding with America's preference for nicknames as given names. Though less common today, Lorri retains a friendly, approachable quality with vintage charm. The name strikes a balance between formal and casual, and its shortness makes it straightforward yet complete, rather than feeling like a nickname requiring a longer form.

# 927 in the US

Lorri Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Lorri

  • Lorri Bagley
    American actress and model
  • Lorri L. Jean
    American LGBT activist
  • Lorri Millan
    Canadian performance artist
  • Lorri Houston
    American animal activist
  • Lorri Neilsen Glenn
    Canadian poet

The name Lorri in Pop Culture

  • Lorri Dillingwell
    character in 1938 film "Four's a Crowd"