Lawrence
Latin
"from Laurentium or bay laurel"
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Updated Thu Jun 12 2025
Lawrence Origin and Meaning
The name Lawrence is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "from Laurentium or bay laurel".
We approve of this name for a girl, but prefer the au, Laura-Laurenish, spelling.
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- Jennifer LawrenceAmerican actress
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