Laurie
English diminutive of Laurence
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"Share
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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.
# 962 in the US
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# 940 on Nameberry
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Famous People Named Laurie
- Laurie MainAustralian actor
- Hugh LaurieEnglish actor, writer, director, musician, singer, author and comedian
Laurie in Pop Culture
- Theodore "Laurie" Laurencecharacter in "Little Women"
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