The girl's name Lori \l(o)-ri\ is pronounced LORE-ee. It is of English origin. Modern variant of Laurie and Lora; diminutive of Laura (Latin) "laurel".

Lori is a variation of Lorena

ORIGIN
Latin

MEANING
Crowned with laurel

The Latinized form of Lauren that peaked just prior to the turn of the 20th century but still in steady use among the top 800 names. It's also the title of a song considered a favorite of Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War.

VARIATIONS
Laurence Lorne Loren

ALTERNATIVES
Lorene Laurena Lorrina

NICKNAMES
Lori

FAMOUS Lorenas
Lorena Ochoa (Mexican LPGA golfer)

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