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Girl Name

Laura

"Laurel tree, sweet bay tree, victory"

About the Name Laura

Meaning

Laurel tree, sweet bay tree, victory

Origin

Latin

Gender

Girl

First Letter

L

Laura is a girl name of Latin origin. The name means "Laurel tree, sweet bay tree, victory" and has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with L or explore other Latin names.

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Popularity Over Time

#42
1950
#15
1960
#8
1970
#8
1980
#15
1990
#28
2000
#55
2010
#300
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Laura

  • LD Laura Dern
  • LL Laura Linney

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
L
Origin
Latin

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