Laurel
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Laurel
The name 'Laurel' means "bay tree" or "symbol of victory and honor," derived from the Latin word *laurus* via the Old French *laurier*.
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Etymology
The name 'Laurel' means "bay tree" or "symbol of victory and honor," derived from the Latin word *laurus* via the Old French *laurier*. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious ties, and gained popularity in the 19th century as a botanical name, later associated with the laurel wreath of ancient Greek and Roman triumph.
Laurel currently ranks #734 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.
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