Laurie

English diminutive of Laurence

"from Laurentum or bay laurel"

Updated Wed Apr 17 2024

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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

Laurie Rank in US Top 1000

# 940 on Nameberry

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Laurie Popularity

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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"