The girl's name Lauren \la(u)-ren\, also used as boy's name Lauren, is pronounced LAWR-en. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "the bay, or laurel plant". Feminine form of Lawrence or variant of Laura. The earliest feminine form of the name was Laurentia, dating from the time of the early Romans. The name was first made popular by Lauren Bacall in the 1940s. The fashion designer Ralph Lauren has given the name fashionable associations. See also Lorna. Model Lauren Hutton; First Daughter Lauren Bush; basketball player Lauren Jackson.

ORIGIN
Latin

MEANING
Crowned with laurel

The feminine form of Laurence and a variation of Laura. Influenced by stage and screen actress Lauren Bacall, born Betty Joan Perske, who became an instant star after she appeared in the film, "To Have or Have Not" in 1944. Today the name is as fashionable as the clothing designed by namesake Ralph Lauren. Popular in several European countries.

VARIATIONS
Laurence Lawson

ALTERNATIVES
Laurin Loryn Lauryn Loren Laurren Lauran

NICKNAMES
Laurie

FAMOUS Laurens
Lauren Sevian (jazz musician) Lauren Holly (actress) Lauren Graham (actress)

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