Laurie

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Laurie

Gender: Feminine and Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Laurie is both a diminutive of:
1. Laura, the feminine form of the name Laurus, which means “Laurel Tree” (Bay tree). An alternate theory claims it comes from French l’aura, or “the air.”,
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2. Laurence, the English form of a Latin name, Laurentius. Originally it meant “Man from Laurentum” from laurel, or “Crowned With Laurel,” as in “honored.”

History:
During the 19th century, Laurie was usually a diminutive for Laurence (based on the Scottish “ie” ending).
During the 20th century, Laurie is more common as a feminine name, an alternate of Laura, or Lori.

Pronunciation: lore-ee.

Alternates (feminine): Lori, Lauri.

Alternates (masculine): Lawri, Larry.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Laurie Lee (m., 1914-)
British poet.

Miscellaneous:
Laurie Laurence (m)
From Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel Little Women.

Miscellaneous:
Laurie Doherty (m., 1875-1919)
British tennis player.
Laurence “Laurie” Gandar (m., 1915-1998)
South African journalist.

Singers and Entertainers:
Laurie Anderson (f., 1947-)
American performance artist.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census, for females:
0.114 % named Laurie
0.009 % named Lauri

Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census, for males:
less than 0.004 % named Laurie

Popularity of Laurie, for females:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1930: N/A
1930-1940: 863rd most popular.
1940-1950: 332nd most popular.
1950-1960: 94th most popular.
1960-1970: 57th most popular.
1970-1980: 121th most popular.
1980-1990: 316th most popular.
1990: 658th most popular.
1991: 706th most popular.
1992: 781st most popular.
1993: 958th most popular.
1994: 957th most popular.
1995: N/A

In France...
1900-1970: N/A
1978: 138th most popular.
1980: 124th most popular.
1990: 56th most popular.
2000: 55th most popular.

Popularity of Laurie, for males:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A